Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Warrensburg, Missouri

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at Warrensburg 4NW, 4.3 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostApr 14
First fall frostOct 21
189 frost-free days
Last spring frostApr 141 year in 10 after May 4
First fall frostOct 211 year in 10 by Oct 6
Growing season189 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 6b−5 to 0°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Warrensburg in the next 7 nights?

The earliest overnight low at or below 32°F in the available NWS frost forecast is Fri, Nov 6: 31°F (Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM CST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM CST).

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.

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 Warrensburg

The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is October 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Warrensburg 4NW. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.

TemperatureLast 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 10 · Apr 27 · May 12 Sep 27 · Oct 10 · Oct 23 166 days
32°F freeze Mar 31 · Apr 14 · May 4 Oct 6 · Oct 21 · Nov 3 189 days
28°F hard freeze Mar 18 · Apr 3 · Apr 23 Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 210 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00238712. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at Warrensburg 4NW

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 Warrensburg, MO come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Warrensburg 4NW (station USC00238712, elevation 796 ft), 4.3 mi from Warrensburg. 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 Warrensburg

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Odessa, MO 21 mi Apr 13 Oct 23
Sedalia, MO 27 mi Apr 18 Oct 22
Clinton, MO 27 mi Apr 17 Oct 21
Oak Grove, MO 27 mi Apr 13 Oct 23
Pleasant Hill, MO 30 mi Apr 8 Oct 29
Grain Valley, MO 32 mi Apr 7 Oct 29
Greenwood, MO 33 mi Apr 13 Oct 26
Blue Springs, MO 34 mi Apr 7 Oct 29
Harrisonville, MO 35 mi Apr 8 Oct 29
Lee's Summit, MO 37 mi Apr 7 Oct 29

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Warrensburg?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Warrensburg is around April 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after May 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 31.

When is the first frost in Warrensburg?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around October 21. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 6 and a 90% chance by November 3.

Can it frost in Warrensburg 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 27.

What growing zone is Warrensburg?

Warrensburg 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 64093. See growing zones in Missouri.

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