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

Planting zone for 65262 — Kingdom City, MO

ZIP code 65262 (Kingdom City, Callaway County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 10 and the first fall frost October 24.

Where ZIP 65262 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 10
First frostOct 24
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 Kingdom City, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 10median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 24median — 10% chance by Oct 11
Growing season195 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Fulton, MO — 7 miles away, elevation 771 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 65262

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 29 – Sep 12
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 10 – Nov 14
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 10) and first fall frost (Oct 24) 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 65262 came on Mar 6 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20).

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).

Native plants for zone 6b in Missouri

525 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Missouri, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 70

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Fbald cypress130 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −18 °F

Shrubs 83

alternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 192

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 157

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBicknell's sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fblister sedge3 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 12

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Fgraybark grape50 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fheartleaf peppervine2 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −8 °F

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 Kingdom City, MO.

Soil in Kingdom City, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65262 is Keswick — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.7moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter2.4%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Keswick 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 65262; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kingdom City, MO

Summer high86 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days29days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights117nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,645base 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
Precipitation44.3 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall19 inper year; 23 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 37 °F, low 20 °F 37°20° JanFebruary: average high 42 °F, low 24 °F 42°24° FebMarch: average high 53 °F, low 33 °F 53°33° MarApril: average high 65 °F, low 43 °F 65°43° AprMay: average high 73 °F, low 53 °F 73°53° MayJune: average high 82 °F, low 62 °F 82°62° JunJuly: average high 86 °F, low 66 °F 86°66° JulAugust: average high 85 °F, low 64 °F 85°64° AugSeptember: average high 78 °F, low 56 °F 78°56° SepOctober: average high 66 °F, low 44 °F 66°44° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 33 °F 53°33° NovDecember: average high 41 °F, low 24 °F 41°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.40 in precipitation, 7.2 in snowfall 2.4❄7 JanFebruary: 2.24 in precipitation, 4.3 in snowfall 2.2❄4 FebMarch: 3.14 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.1❄2 MarApril: 4.81 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 4.8 AprMay: 5.16 in precipitation 5.2 MayJune: 4.51 in precipitation 4.5 JunJuly: 4.51 in precipitation 4.5 JulAugust: 4.03 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.19 in precipitation 4.2 SepOctober: 3.73 in precipitation 3.7 OctNovember: 3.06 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 3.1❄1 NovDecember: 2.48 in precipitation, 4.9 in snowfall 2.5❄5 Dec

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

652316b
Auxvasse, MO · 5 mi
652516b
Fulton, MO · 8 mi
652996b
Mid Missouri, MO · 9 mi
633886b
Williamsburg, MO · 12 mi
650776b
Steedman, MO · 15 mi
652016b
Columbia, MO · 16 mi
652646b
Martinsburg, MO · 17 mi
652556b
Hallsville, MO · 17 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 65262

What planting zone is ZIP code 65262?

ZIP code 65262 (Kingdom City, 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 Kingdom City, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65262 is April 10; after April 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fulton station.

When is the first frost in Kingdom City, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65262 is October 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 195 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65262?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 13 – Feb 27 and set transplants outside around Apr 17 – May 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 65262 get?

About 44.3 inches of precipitation a year and 19 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Fulton station).

How hot do summers get in Kingdom City, MO?

The average high peaks at 86 °F in July, with about 29 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65262 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Keswick at the center of ZIP 65262: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.7 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Kingdom City, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65262 came on Mar 6 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 20), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kingdom City, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65262 is 14 h 54 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 65262 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 65262 in zone 6a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 6b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.