Frost Dates for Dexter, MO

Based on data from Malden Muni AP weather station, 14 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. March 29
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. November 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly 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 4
First Fall Frost October 30

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 17
First Fall Hard Freeze November 15
36.80°N, -89.96°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

219 Days March 29 to November 3

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness 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 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe 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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80° 100°
36°
High: 46°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 27°F
Jan
40°
High: 51°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 30°F
Feb
49°
High: 61°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 38°F
Mar
60°
High: 71°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
Apr
70°
High: 81°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 59°F
May
79°
High: 90°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 68°F
Jun
82°
High: 92°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
80°
High: 91°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
73°
High: 85°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 61°F
Sep
61°
High: 74°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Oct
49°
High: 60°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 38°F
Nov
40°
High: 49°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 31°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.6"
6.7"
6.71"
Jan
6.3"
6.31"
Feb
6.6"
6.64"
Mar
7.3"
7.30"
Apr
7.6"
7.61"
May
6.2"
6.24"
Jun
7.1"
7.09"
Jul
7.6"
7.61"
Aug
6.5"
6.50"
Sep
7.0"
6.95"
Oct
8.3"
8.28"
Nov
8.6"
8.59"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 46m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 39m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 57m
May: 5:01 AM – 6:59 PM · 13h 57m
Jun: 4:45 AM – 7:15 PM · 14h 29m
Jul: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Aug: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 24m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 02m
Nov: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 00m
Dec: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 31m
Daylight Longest: 14h 30m · Shortest: 9h 30m

Nearby Stations

Portageville, MO March 25 - November 7 Poplar Bluff Muni AP, MO March 31 - October 31 New Madrid, MO March 28 - November 3 Poplar Bluff, MO March 29 - November 5 Kennett Radio Kboa, MO March 31 - November 1 Wappapello Dam, MO April 2 - November 2

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