Planting zone for 64018 — Camden Point, MO
ZIP code 64018 (Camden Point, Platte County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost October 20.
Where ZIP 64018 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 5b 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 6a means →
Frost forecast — next 7 nights
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Frost dates in Camden Point, MO
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 7 and returns around October 29.
From the NOAA station Smithville Lake, MO — 10 miles away, elevation 906 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 64018
Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 18) and first fall frost (Oct 20) 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 64018 came on Mar 1 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21).
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Mar 1
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).
Soil in Camden Point, MO
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 64018 is Snead — flaggy silty clay loam, moderately well drained.
Map unit: Snead-Rock outcrop complex, 5 to 14 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 64018; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Camden Point, MO
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Smithville Lake, MO (10 mi away); precipitation: Platte City 2.9 Nne, MO (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.
Nearby ZIP codes
3 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.
Questions about 64018
What planting zone is ZIP code 64018?
ZIP code 64018 (Camden Point, MO) is in USDA hardiness zone 6a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −10 to −5 °F (−23.3 to −20.6 °C).
When is the last frost in Camden Point, MO?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 64018 is April 18; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Smithville Lake station.
When is the first frost in Camden Point, MO?
The median first fall frost near 64018 is October 20, giving a median frost-free growing season of 183 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 64018?
Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 21 – Mar 7 and set transplants outside around Apr 25 – May 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.
How much rain and snow does 64018 get?
About 38.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Platte City 2.9 Nne station).
How hot do summers get in Camden Point, MO?
The average high peaks at 87 °F in July, with about 30 days a year at 90 °F or more.
What kind of soil does 64018 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Snead at the center of ZIP 64018: flaggy silty clay loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).
Did spring come early in Camden Point, MO in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 64018 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 21), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in Camden Point, MO?
Intermediate onions: the longest day near 64018 is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.
Did the zone for 64018 change?
Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 64018 in zone 5b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.