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

Planting zone for 64076 — Odessa, MO

ZIP code 64076 (Odessa, Lafayette 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 64076 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 Odessa, 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 — 9 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 64076

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 64076 came on Feb 28 — 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18).

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 Odessa, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 64076 is Higginsville — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter2.6%moderate
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Higginsville silt loam, 5 to 9 percent slopes, eroded.

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 64076; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Odessa, 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 54 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 26 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation40.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 38 °F, low 18 °F 38°18° JanFebruary: average high 43 °F, low 22 °F 43°22° FebMarch: average high 54 °F, low 32 °F 54°32° MarApril: average high 65 °F, low 42 °F 65°42° AprMay: average high 74 °F, low 53 °F 74°53° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 63 °F 83°63° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 65 °F 87°65° AugSeptember: average high 79 °F, low 56 °F 79°56° SepOctober: average high 68 °F, low 44 °F 68°44° OctNovember: average high 54 °F, low 33 °F 54°33° NovDecember: average high 42 °F, low 23 °F 42°23° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 1.91 in precipitation 1.9 JanFebruary: 1.89 in precipitation 1.9 FebMarch: 2.66 in precipitation 2.7 MarApril: 4.04 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 5.47 in precipitation 5.5 MayJune: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 4.69 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 3.93 in precipitation 3.9 AugSeptember: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 3.24 in precipitation 3.2 OctNovember: 2.28 in precipitation 2.3 NovDecember: 1.85 in precipitation 1.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Elm, MO (9 mi away); precipitation: Odessa 4se, MO (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

640116a
Bates City, MO · 7 mi
640716b
Mayview, MO · 7 mi
640976a
Wellington, MO · 9 mi
640746a
Napoleon, MO · 10 mi
640756a
Oak Grove, MO · 11 mi
640376b
Higginsville, MO · 12 mi
640706b
Lone Jack, MO · 13 mi
640676a
Lexington, MO · 13 mi

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Questions about 64076

What planting zone is ZIP code 64076?

ZIP code 64076 (Odessa, 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 Odessa, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 64076 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 Odessa, MO?

The median first fall frost near 64076 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 191 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 64076?

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 64076 get?

About 40.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Odessa 4se station).

How hot do summers get in Odessa, 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 64076 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Higginsville at the center of ZIP 64076: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Odessa, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 64076 came on Feb 28 in 2026, 18 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 18), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Odessa, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 64076 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 64076 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 64076 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.