Frost Dates for Gower, MO

Based on data from Smithville Lake weather station, 15 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. April 18
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. October 20
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 25
First Fall Frost October 15

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 7
First Fall Hard Freeze October 29
39.61°N, -94.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

185 Days April 18 to October 20

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 6a

Avg. annual minimum: −10 to −5°F (−23 to −21°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Dfa Hot-Summer Continental

Hot summers and cold winters with year-round precipitation. Moderate growing season supports warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, and corn. Winter protection extends the harvest.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
26°
High: 36°F
Avg: 26°F
Low: 16°F
Jan
31°
High: 42°F
Avg: 31°F
Low: 21°F
Feb
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 31°F
Mar
52°
High: 64°F
Avg: 52°F
Low: 41°F
Apr
63°
High: 73°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 53°F
May
73°
High: 82°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
77°
High: 87°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 68°F
Jul
76°
High: 85°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 66°F
Aug
67°
High: 78°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 56°F
Sep
55°
High: 66°F
Avg: 55°F
Low: 44°F
Oct
42°
High: 53°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 31°F
Nov
32°
High: 42°F
Avg: 32°F
Low: 22°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.8"
2.2"
2.17"
Jan
2.7"
2.74"
Feb
4.1"
4.09"
Mar
5.8"
5.83"
Apr
6.8"
6.84"
May
7.8"
7.75"
Jun
7.4"
7.37"
Jul
7.0"
6.97"
Aug
7.8"
7.82"
Sep
5.6"
5.59"
Oct
3.9"
3.86"
Nov
3.0"
2.99"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec9.5h10.5h11.5h13h14h15h14.5h13.5h12h11h10h9h
Jan: 7:15 AM – 4:45 PM · 9h 31m
Feb: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 31m
Mar: 6:09 AM – 5:51 PM · 11h 41m
Apr: 5:29 AM – 6:31 PM · 13h 03m
May: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 10m
Jun: 4:37 AM – 7:23 PM · 14h 46m
Jul: 4:44 AM – 7:16 PM · 14h 31m
Aug: 5:14 AM – 6:46 PM · 13h 33m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 15m
Oct: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 56m
Nov: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 47m
Dec: 7:23 AM – 4:37 PM · 9h 14m
Daylight Longest: 14h 47m · Shortest: 9h 13m

Nearby Stations

Kansas City Intl AP, MO April 13 - October 24 Kearney 3e, MO April 19 - October 17 Kansas City Downtown AP, MO April 4 - November 2 Leavenworth, KS April 12 - October 27 Leavenworth 3sw, KS April 19 - October 19 Independence, MO April 10 - October 27

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