Planting zone for 64070 — Lone Jack, MO
ZIP code 64070 (Lone Jack, Jackson 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 64070 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 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 Lone Jack, MO
A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 2 and returns around November 1.
From the NOAA station Elm, MO — 6 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 64070
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 64070 came on Feb 25 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17).
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Feb 25
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 Lone Jack, MO
The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 64070 is Mandeville — silt loam, moderately well drained.
Map unit: Mandeville silt loam, 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 64070; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.
Climate in Lone Jack, MO
Average high and low, by month
Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Elm, MO (6 mi away); precipitation: Elm, MO (6 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.
Questions about 64070
What planting zone is ZIP code 64070?
ZIP code 64070 (Lone Jack, 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 Lone Jack, MO?
The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 64070 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 Lone Jack, MO?
The median first fall frost near 64070 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 191 days.
When should I plant tomatoes in 64070?
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 64070 get?
About 42.9 inches of precipitation a year and 12 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Elm station).
How hot do summers get in Lone Jack, 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 64070 have?
The USDA soil survey maps Mandeville at the center of ZIP 64070: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).
Did spring come early in Lone Jack, MO in 2026?
Spring leaf-out near 64070 came on Feb 25 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 17), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.
What kind of onions grow in Lone Jack, MO?
Intermediate onions: the longest day near 64070 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.
Did the zone for 64070 change?
Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 64070 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.