Planting zone for 63851 — Hayti, MO
ZIP code 63851 (Hayti, Pemiscot County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 24 and the first fall frost November 9.
Where ZIP 63851 is
Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoomNot 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.
Was 7a on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →
Frost forecast — next 7 nights
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Frost dates in Hayti, MO
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 12 and returns around November 22.
From the NOAA station Caruthersville, MO — 6 miles away, elevation 269 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 63851
Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 24) and first fall frost (Nov 9) 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 63851 came on Feb 20 — 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 27).
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Feb 20
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 7b in Missouri
542 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 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.
Trees 73
Shrubs 85
Wildflowers & perennials 195
Grasses 164
Vines 14
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 Hayti, MO.
Soil in Hayti, MO
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 63851 is Sharkey — silty clay, poorly drained.
Map unit: Sharkey silty clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded.
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 63851; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Hayti, MO
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Caruthersville, MO (6 mi away); precipitation: Caruthersville 1.6 N, MO (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.
Nearby ZIP codes
All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.
Questions about 63851
What planting zone is ZIP code 63851?
ZIP code 63851 (Hayti, MO) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).
When is the last frost in Hayti, MO?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 63851 is March 24; after April 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Caruthersville station.
When is the first frost in Hayti, MO?
The median first fall frost near 63851 is November 9, giving a median frost-free growing season of 230 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 63851?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 27 – Feb 10 and set transplants outside around Mar 31 – Apr 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 63851 get?
About 52.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Caruthersville 1.6 N station).
How hot do summers get in Hayti, MO?
The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 54 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 63851 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Sharkey at the center of ZIP 63851: silty clay, poorly drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).
Did spring come early in Hayti, MO in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 63851 came on Feb 20 in 2026, 7 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in Hayti, MO?
Intermediate onions: the longest day near 63851 is 14 h 38 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.
Did the zone for 63851 change?
Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 63851 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.