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

Planting zone for 64448 — Faucett, MO

ZIP code 64448 (Faucett, Buchanan County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 64448 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.

Zone6a−10 to −5 °F

Coldest night−23.3 to −20.6 °C

Last frostApr 19

First frostOct 17

2012 zone6a

Same zone as on the 2012 map. 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 Faucett, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 19median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 3only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Sep 30

Growing season180 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 9 and returns around October 26.

From the NOAA station St Joseph Rosecrans Airport, MO — 13 miles away, elevation 817 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 64448

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 29

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 3 – May 17

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 19) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 64448 came on Feb 28 — 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20).

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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 6a in Missouri

516 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Missouri, and rated by the USDA to survive −10 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

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 Faucett, MO.

Soil in Faucett, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 64448 is Marshall — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

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

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.1%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Marshall silt loam, 9 to 14 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 64448; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Faucett, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low17 °Faverage low, January

Hot days39days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights126nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,861base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 58 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 22 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation37 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: St Joseph Rosecrans Airport, MO (13 mi away); precipitation: St Joseph Roserans Ang, MO (12 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

644406b

De Kalb, MO · 5 mi

645086a

Saint Joseph, MO · 5 mi

Saint Joseph, MO · 7 mi

640986a

Weston, MO · 10 mi

645036a

Saint Joseph, MO · 10 mi

645076a

Saint Joseph, MO · 10 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 64448

What planting zone is ZIP code 64448?

ZIP code 64448 (Faucett, 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 Faucett, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 64448 is April 19; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, St Joseph Rosecrans Airport station.

When is the first frost in Faucett, MO?

The median first fall frost near 64448 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 180 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 64448?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 22 – Mar 8 and set transplants outside around Apr 26 – May 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 64448 get?

About 37 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, St Joseph Roserans Ang station).

How hot do summers get in Faucett, MO?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 39 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 64448 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Marshall at the center of ZIP 64448: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Faucett, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 64448 came on Feb 28 in 2026, 20 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Faucett, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 64448 is 14 h 58 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.