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Will it freeze in Belton in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Belton during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 42°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 42°F Above 36°F · Cloudy
- Fri, Nov 6 33°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 39°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Belton
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Lees Summit Reed Wr. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Apr 11 · Apr 24 · May 7 | Sep 29 · Oct 16 · Oct 27 | 174 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 31 · Apr 13 · Apr 28 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 194 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 16 · Apr 3 · Apr 18 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 17 | 213 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Lees Summit Reed Wr
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Belton, MO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Lees Summit Reed Wr (station USC00234850, elevation 1,000 ft), 11 mi from Belton. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Belton
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymore, MO | 3.7 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Grandview, MO | 4.3 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Peculiar, MO | 6.8 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Leawood, KS | 8.1 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
| Overland Park, KS | 9.9 mi | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 11 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Greenwood, MO | 11 mi | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| Raytown, MO | 12 mi | Apr 7 | Oct 29 |
| Prairie Village, KS | 13 mi | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Pleasant Hill, MO | 14 mi | Apr 8 | Oct 29 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Belton?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Belton is around April 13. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 28, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 31.
When is the first frost in Belton?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 26. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 11 and a 90% chance by November 6.
Can it frost in Belton after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after April 24.
What growing zone is Belton?
Belton is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b (average annual extreme minimum temperature −5 to 0°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 64012. See growing zones in Missouri.
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