Frost Dates for Crocker, MO
Based on data from Waynesville 2 W weather station, 10 miles away
Elevation: 1129 ft
Frost Dates
Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide.
April 15
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date.
October 21
30% Probability
Only a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.
Last Spring Frost
April 23
First Fall Frost
October 15
Hard Freeze (28°F)
Last Spring Hard Freeze
April 1
First Fall Hard Freeze
October 31
Growing Season
189 Days
April 15 to October 21
USDA Hardiness Zone
Hardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.Zone 6b
Avg. annual minimum: −5 to 0°F
Köppen Climate
The Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.
Cfa
Humid Subtropical
Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.
Temperature
20°
40°
60°
80°
Avg High
Avg Temp
Avg Low
Light Frost (32°F)
Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
| Month | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 33° | 22° |
| February | 49° | 37° | 26° |
| March | 59° | 47° | 34° |
| April | 69° | 57° | 44° |
| May | 77° | 65° | 54° |
| June | 85° | 74° | 63° |
| July | 89° | 78° | 67° |
| August | 89° | 77° | 65° |
| September | 81° | 69° | 56° |
| October | 71° | 58° | 45° |
| November | 58° | 47° | 35° |
| December | 48° | 37° | 27° |
Precipitation
0"
3"
6"
9"
10.2"
Precipitation table
| Month | Precipitation |
|---|---|
| January | 5.0 |
| February | 6.5 |
| March | 9.3 |
| April | 8.3 |
| May | 9.4 |
| June | 10.2 |
| July | 10.1 |
| August | 9.7 |
| September | 9.8 |
| October | 8.0 |
| November | 8.6 |
| December | 7.1 |
Sunrise / Sunset
Daylight
Central Time (CT)
Longest: 14h 37m · Shortest: 9h 23m
Sunrise and sunset table
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 42m |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:51 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 6:29 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 60m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 24m |
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