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

Planting zone for 64040 — Holden, MO

ZIP code 64040 (Holden, Johnson County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost October 23.

Where ZIP 64040 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 13

First frostOct 23

2012 zone6a

Was 6a 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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Holden, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 13median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 29only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 23median — 10% chance by Oct 9

Growing season191 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 2 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Elm, MO — 11 miles away, elevation 850 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 64040

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 23

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4

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 13) 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 64040 came on Feb 24 — 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18).

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Mar 182026
Feb 24

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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 Holden, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 64040 is Haig — silt loam, poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter4%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Haig silt loam, 0 to 2 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 64040; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Holden, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low18 °Faverage low, January

Hot days33days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights116nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,805base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 53 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 27 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation42.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall15 inper year; 16 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Elm, MO (11 mi away); precipitation: Kingsville, MO (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

640616b

Kingsville, MO · 7 mi

640196b

Centerview, MO · 8 mi

647336b

Chilhowee, MO · 13 mi

647436b

East Lynne, MO · 13 mi

647266b

Blairstown, MO · 14 mi

647476b

Garden City, MO · 14 mi

640706b

Lone Jack, MO · 14 mi

640936b

Warrensburg, MO · 15 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 64040

What planting zone is ZIP code 64040?

ZIP code 64040 (Holden, 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 Holden, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 64040 is April 13; after April 29 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Elm station.

When is the first frost in Holden, MO?

The median first fall frost near 64040 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 191 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 64040?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 16 – Mar 2 and set transplants outside around Apr 20 – May 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 64040 get?

About 42.7 inches of precipitation a year and 15 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Kingsville station).

How hot do summers get in Holden, MO?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 33 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 64040 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Haig at the center of ZIP 64040: silt loam, poorly drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Holden, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 64040 came on Feb 24 in 2026, 22 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Holden, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 64040 is 14 h 53 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 64040 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 64040 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.