Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 63764 — Marble Hill, MO

ZIP code 63764 (Marble Hill, Bollinger County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 12 and the first fall frost October 23.

Where ZIP 63764 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F

Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C

Last frostApr 12

First frostOct 23

2012 zone6b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Marble Hill, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostApril 12median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 28only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 23median — 10% chance by Oct 10

Growing season193 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 1 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Marble Hill, MO — 2 miles away, elevation 390 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 63764

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 22

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 19 – May 3

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 28 – Sep 11

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 9 – Nov 13

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 12) and first fall frost (Oct 23) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 63764 came on Mar 2 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 6b in Missouri

525 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Missouri, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Marble Hill, MO.

Soil in Marble Hill, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 63764 is Alred — slightly decomposed plant material, well drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer

pH4.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter69%high

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Alred-Wrengart complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, rocky, very stony.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 63764; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Marble Hill, MO

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days38days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights95nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,489base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 44 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 35 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation52.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Marble Hill, MO (2 mi away); precipitation: Marble Hill 0.4 Ne, MO (2 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

5 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

637607a

Leopold, MO · 6 mi

637857a

Whitewater, MO · 9 mi

637516b

Glenallen, MO · 9 mi

637397a

Burfordville, MO · 10 mi

637667a

Millersville, MO · 10 mi

636556b

Marquand, MO · 13 mi

637816b

Sedgewickville, MO · 14 mi

637827a

Sturdivant, MO · 15 mi

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Questions about 63764

What planting zone is ZIP code 63764?

ZIP code 63764 (Marble Hill, MO) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Marble Hill, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 63764 is April 12; after April 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Marble Hill station.

When is the first frost in Marble Hill, MO?

The median first fall frost near 63764 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 193 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 63764?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 15 – Mar 1 and set transplants outside around Apr 19 – May 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 63764 get?

About 52.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Marble Hill 0.4 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Marble Hill, MO?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 38 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 63764 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Alred at the center of ZIP 63764: slightly decomposed plant material, well drained, pH about 4.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Marble Hill, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 63764 came on Mar 2 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Marble Hill, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 63764 is 14 h 44 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.