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

Planting zone for 65017 — Brumley, MO

ZIP code 65017 (Brumley, Miller County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 8 and the first fall frost October 28.

Where ZIP 65017 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 8

First frostOct 28

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 Brumley, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 8median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 26only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 28median — 10% chance by Oct 15

Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 30 and returns around November 6.

From the NOAA station Iberia, MO — 10 miles away, elevation 938 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 65017

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 11

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 25 – Mar 18

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 18 – Apr 1

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 11 – Mar 25

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 18 – Apr 1

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 11 – Feb 25

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 28 – Feb 11

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 22 – May 6

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 15 – Apr 29

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 2 – Sep 16

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 14 – Nov 18

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Oct 28) 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 65017 came on Feb 28 — 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 13).

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Mar 132026
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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).

Soil in Brumley, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65017 is Gatewood — gravelly silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.8%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Gatewood-Moko complex, 3 to 8 percent slopes, very stony.

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 65017; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Brumley, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low21 °Faverage low, January

Hot days35days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights101nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,024base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 49 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 31 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation46.4 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: Iberia, MO (10 mi away); precipitation: Brumley 5.6 Sw, 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.

Tuscumbia, MO · 10 mi

650657a

Osage Beach, MO · 10 mi

654866b

Iberia, MO · 10 mi

650526b

Linn Creek, MO · 12 mi

650497a

Lake Ozark, MO · 12 mi

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Questions about 65017

What planting zone is ZIP code 65017?

ZIP code 65017 (Brumley, 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 Brumley, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65017 is April 8; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Iberia station.

When is the first frost in Brumley, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65017 is October 28, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65017?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 11 – Feb 25 and set transplants outside around Apr 15 – Apr 29, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 65017 get?

About 46.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Brumley 5.6 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Brumley, MO?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 35 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65017 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Gatewood at the center of ZIP 65017: gravelly silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Brumley, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65017 came on Feb 28 in 2026, 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Brumley, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65017 is 14 h 49 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 65017 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 65017 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.