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

Planting zone for 63767 — Morley, MO

ZIP code 63767 (Morley, Scott County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is March 26 and the first fall frost November 6.

Where ZIP 63767 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostMar 26

First frostNov 6

2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Morley, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 26median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 9only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 6median — 10% chance by Oct 21

Growing season225 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 14 and returns around November 19.

From the NOAA station Sikeston Pwr Stn, MO — 12 miles away, elevation 312 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 63767

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Mar 5

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 5 – Mar 19

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 11 – Sep 25

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 23 – Nov 27

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 26) and first fall frost (Nov 6) 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 63767 came on Mar 1 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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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 7a in Missouri

540 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Missouri, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Morley, MO.

Soil in Morley, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 63767 is Scotco — sand, excessively drained.

TextureSanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH6.0slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.69%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Scotco sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes.

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 63767; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Morley, MO

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low28 °Faverage low, January

Hot days56days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights74nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,933base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 42 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 37 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation54.7 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: Sikeston Pwr Stn, MO (12 mi away); precipitation: Lambert 0.8 Ese, MO (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

Bell City, MO · 11 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 63767

What planting zone is ZIP code 63767?

ZIP code 63767 (Morley, MO) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Morley, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 63767 is March 26; after April 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Sikeston Pwr Stn station.

When is the first frost in Morley, MO?

The median first fall frost near 63767 is November 6, giving a median frost-free growing season of 225 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 63767?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 29 – Feb 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 2 – Apr 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 63767 get?

About 54.7 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Lambert 0.8 Ese station).

How hot do summers get in Morley, MO?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 56 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 63767 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Scotco at the center of ZIP 63767: sand, excessively drained, pH about 6.0 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Morley, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 63767 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Morley, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 63767 is 14 h 42 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.