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🌷 Last Frost Dates for Salem, Missouri 65560

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Apr 29. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Apr 18. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

Last frost date probabilities for Salem, MO are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a Last Frost Date?

The last spring frost signals when your area is safe from freezing temperatures. Tender plants can now grow outdoors without cold damage! This marks the beginning of the growing season. Last spring frost serves as your essential starting point for planting warm-season crops. It's also time to remove winter protection from your perennials. Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather!

How to use the Last Frost Date?

Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last frost date. This gives plants time to reach transplanting size when weather permits. Plan your outdoor planting schedule around your area's average last frost date. Plant some crops before and some after this date to protect against weather changes. Look for spots in your yard where frost stays longer or disappears earlier. Create your own frost map to use all available growing space and extend your season. Keep watching your local weather forecast to catch any surprise late frosts.

Last Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or after…
10% chanceMay 8
20% chanceMay 2
30% chanceApr 29
40% chanceApr 26
50% chanceApr 23
60% chanceApr 20
70% chanceApr 16
80% chanceApr 12
90% chanceApr 7
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 27
20% chanceApr 22
30% chanceApr 18
40% chanceApr 14
50% chanceApr 11
60% chanceApr 8
70% chanceApr 4
80% chanceMar 31
90% chanceMar 26
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 17
20% chanceApr 11
30% chanceApr 7
40% chanceApr 3
50% chanceMar 31
60% chanceMar 28
70% chanceMar 24
80% chanceMar 21
90% chanceMar 16
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 8
20% chanceApr 2
30% chanceMar 29
40% chanceMar 25
50% chanceMar 21
60% chanceMar 18
70% chanceMar 14
80% chanceMar 10
90% chanceMar 5
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 29
20% chanceMar 22
30% chanceMar 17
40% chanceMar 13
50% chanceMar 10
60% chanceMar 6
70% chanceMar 2
80% chanceFeb 26
90% chanceFeb 19
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 17
20% chanceMar 11
30% chanceMar 7
40% chanceMar 3
50% chanceFeb 28
60% chanceFeb 24
70% chanceFeb 20
80% chanceFeb 15
90% chanceFeb 7

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: SALEM (USC00237506)

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