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

Planting zone for 65282 — Santa Fe, MO

ZIP code 65282 (Santa Fe, Monroe County) is in USDA zone 6a: the coldest winter night averages −10 to −5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost October 25.

Where ZIP 65282 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 11

First frostOct 25

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 Santa Fe, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 11median — 50% chance of a later frost

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

First fall frostOctober 25median — 10% chance by Oct 13

Growing season197 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 1 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Mexico, MO — 14 miles away, elevation 801 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 65282

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 21

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 21 – Apr 4

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 30 – Sep 13

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 11 – Nov 15

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 11) and first fall frost (Oct 25) 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 65282 came on Mar 10 — 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22).

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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 Santa Fe, MO.

Soil in Santa Fe, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65282 is Keswick — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH5.9moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Keswick 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 65282; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Santa Fe, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low19 °Faverage low, January

Hot days38days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights113nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days3,907base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 57 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 23 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation40.9 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: Mexico, MO (14 mi away); precipitation: Paris 0.7 S, MO (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

634626a

Perry, MO · 8 mi

652836a

Stoutsville, MO · 9 mi

652756a

Paris, MO · 10 mi

652806b

Rush Hill, MO · 11 mi

Benton City, MO · 16 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 65282

What planting zone is ZIP code 65282?

ZIP code 65282 (Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65282 is April 11; after April 26 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mexico station.

When is the first frost in Santa Fe, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65282 is October 25, giving a median frost-free growing season of 197 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65282?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 14 – Feb 28 and set transplants outside around Apr 18 – May 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 65282 get?

About 40.9 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Paris 0.7 S station).

How hot do summers get in Santa Fe, MO?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 38 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65282 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Keswick at the center of ZIP 65282: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.9 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Santa Fe, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65282 came on Mar 10 in 2026, 12 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Santa Fe, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65282 is 14 h 57 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.