Frost Dates for Nixa, MO

Based on data from Ozark weather station, 4 miles away

Elevation: 1296 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 23

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 22
First Fall Frost October 18

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 3
First Fall Hard Freeze November 1
37.04°N, 93.29°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

191 Days April 15 to October 23

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

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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.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January44°33°21°
February49°37°25°
March58°46°34°
April68°56°43°
May76°65°54°
June84°74°63°
July89°78°67°
August89°77°65°
September82°70°57°
October70°58°45°
November57°45°33°
December47°36°26°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January8.4
February9.1
March12.2
April10.7
May12.4
June11.4
July12.5
August13.0
September11.7
October9.8
November11.3
December11.6

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 33m · Shortest: 9h 27m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:31 AM5:14 PM9h 43m
February7:09 AM5:46 PM10h 38m
March7:31 AM7:14 PM11h 43m
April6:44 AM7:42 PM12h 57m
May6:10 AM8:09 PM13h 59m
June5:57 AM8:29 PM14h 32m
July6:09 AM8:28 PM14h 18m
August6:34 AM7:60 PM13h 25m
September7:01 AM7:14 PM12h 13m
October7:27 AM6:29 PM11h 01m
November6:59 AM4:57 PM9h 59m
December7:25 AM4:53 PM9h 28m

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