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

Planting zone for 65053 — Lohman, MO

ZIP code 65053 (Lohman, Cole 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 31.

Where ZIP 65053 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 31
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 Lohman, 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 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 31median — 10% chance by Oct 17
Growing season205 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 28 and returns around November 8.

From the NOAA station Jefferson City Wtp, MO — 11 miles away, elevation 650 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 65053

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 5 – Sep 19
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 17 – Nov 21
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 8) and first fall frost (Oct 31) 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 65053 came on Mar 1 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15).

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 Lohman, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65053 is Racket — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.6neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classPrime farmland if protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing seasonUSDA classification

Map unit: Racket silt loam, clayey substratum, 1 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded.

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 65053; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Lohman, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low21 °Faverage low, January
Hot days37days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights106nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,107base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 52 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 28 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation43 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 40 °F, low 21 °F 40°21° JanFebruary: average high 45 °F, low 25 °F 45°25° FebMarch: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 55 °F 75°55° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 69 °F 88°69° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 67 °F 87°67° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 58 °F 80°58° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° OctNovember: average high 55 °F, low 35 °F 55°35° NovDecember: average high 44 °F, low 26 °F 44°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.38 in precipitation 2.4 JanFebruary: 2.25 in precipitation 2.3 FebMarch: 3.32 in precipitation 3.3 MarApril: 4.65 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 5.25 in precipitation 5.3 MayJune: 4.12 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 4.21 in precipitation 4.2 JulAugust: 4.00 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.13 in precipitation 4.1 SepOctober: 3.57 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 2.99 in precipitation 3.0 NovDecember: 2.16 in precipitation 2.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Jefferson City Wtp, MO (11 mi away); precipitation: Jefferson City 5.9 W, MO (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

651096b
Jefferson City, MO · 5 mi
651116b
Jefferson City, MO · 7 mi
650746b
Russellville, MO · 7 mi
650236b
Centertown, MO · 8 mi
651026b
Jefferson City, MO · 11 mi
651036b
Jefferson City, MO · 11 mi
651046b
Jefferson City, MO · 11 mi
651056b
Jefferson City, MO · 11 mi

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Questions about 65053

What planting zone is ZIP code 65053?

ZIP code 65053 (Lohman, 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 Lohman, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65053 is April 8; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jefferson City Wtp station.

When is the first frost in Lohman, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65053 is October 31, giving a median frost-free growing season of 205 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65053?

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 65053 get?

About 43 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Jefferson City 5.9 W station).

How hot do summers get in Lohman, MO?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 37 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65053 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Racket at the center of ZIP 65053: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.6 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Lohman, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65053 came on Mar 1 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Lohman, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65053 is 14 h 52 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 65053 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 65053 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.