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

Planting zone for 64854 — Noel, MO

ZIP code 64854 (Noel, McDonald County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 15 and the first fall frost October 23.

Where ZIP 64854 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostApr 15

First frostOct 23

2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Noel, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 15median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 1only 10% chance of frost after

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

Growing season191 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Anderson, MO — 7 miles away, elevation 1,050 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 64854

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 18

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 4 – Mar 25

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 25 – Apr 8

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 25 – Apr 8

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 18 – Mar 4

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 4 – Feb 18

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 29 – May 13

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 22 – May 6

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 15) 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 64854 came on Feb 15 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 1).

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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 7a in Missouri

540 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Missouri, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Noel, MO.

Soil in Noel, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 64854 is Hailey — extremely gravelly silt loam, excessively drained.

TextureExtremely gravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.4slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageExcessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.2%moderate

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Hailey-Sonsac complex, 35 to 70 percent slopes, very rocky.

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 64854; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Noel, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low25 °Faverage low, January

Hot days30days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights100nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,208base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 40 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 40 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation44.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall9 inper year

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

648477a

Lanagan, MO · 3 mi

727687a

Sulphur Springs, AR · 6 mi

648317a

Anderson, MO · 8 mi

648637a

South West City, MO · 8 mi

727157a

Bella Vista, AR · 9 mi

727367a

Gravette, AR · 10 mi

648567a

Pineville, MO · 10 mi

727397a

Hiwasse, AR · 10 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 64854

What planting zone is ZIP code 64854?

ZIP code 64854 (Noel, MO) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Noel, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 64854 is April 15; after May 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Anderson station.

When is the first frost in Noel, MO?

The median first fall frost near 64854 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 191 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 64854?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 18 – Mar 4 and set transplants outside around Apr 22 – May 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 64854 get?

About 44.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Anderson station).

How hot do summers get in Noel, MO?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 30 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 64854 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hailey at the center of ZIP 64854: extremely gravelly silt loam, excessively drained, pH about 6.4 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Noel, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 64854 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Noel, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 64854 is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 64854 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 64854 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.