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

Planting zone for 65644 — Elkland, MO

ZIP code 65644 (Elkland, Webster County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost October 15.

Where ZIP 65644 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 23
First frostOct 15
2012 zone6b

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 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Elkland, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 8only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 15median — 10% chance by Oct 1
Growing season175 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 9 and returns around October 25.

From the NOAA station Buffalo 2n, MO — 11 miles away, elevation 1,070 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 65644

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Apr 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 7 – May 21
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 20 – Sep 3
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 1 – Nov 5
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 23) and first fall frost (Oct 15) 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 65644 came on Feb 24 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 11).

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 Elkland, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65644 is Hobson — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.6%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Hobson silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes.

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 65644; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Elkland, MO

Summer high89 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days34days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights108nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,919base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 45 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 34 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation45.1 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 43 °F, low 20 °F 43°20° JanFebruary: average high 48 °F, low 24 °F 48°24° FebMarch: average high 58 °F, low 33 °F 58°33° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 42 °F 68°42° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 61 °F 84°61° JunJuly: average high 89 °F, low 66 °F 89°66° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 64 °F 88°64° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 55 °F 81°55° SepOctober: average high 70 °F, low 43 °F 70°43° OctNovember: average high 57 °F, low 33 °F 57°33° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 24 °F 46°24° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.44 in precipitation 2.4 JanFebruary: 2.43 in precipitation 2.4 FebMarch: 3.26 in precipitation 3.3 MarApril: 4.93 in precipitation 4.9 AprMay: 5.70 in precipitation 5.7 MayJune: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 4.02 in precipitation 4.0 AugSeptember: 4.20 in precipitation 4.2 SepOctober: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 OctNovember: 3.78 in precipitation 3.8 NovDecember: 2.73 in precipitation 2.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Buffalo 2n, MO (11 mi away); precipitation: Buffalo 1.0 Sw, MO (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 6b.

655906b
Long Lane, MO · 9 mi
656226b
Buffalo, MO · 9 mi
656486b
Fair Grove, MO · 10 mi
656326b
Conway, MO · 12 mi
657256b
Pleasant Hope, MO · 14 mi
657226b
Phillipsburg, MO · 14 mi
656636b
Half Way, MO · 14 mi
657066b
Marshfield, MO · 15 mi

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Questions about 65644

What planting zone is ZIP code 65644?

ZIP code 65644 (Elkland, 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 Elkland, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65644 is April 23; after May 8 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Buffalo 2n station.

When is the first frost in Elkland, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65644 is October 15, giving a median frost-free growing season of 175 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65644?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 26 – Mar 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 30 – May 14, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 65644 get?

About 45.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Buffalo 1.0 Sw station).

How hot do summers get in Elkland, MO?

The average high peaks at 89 °F in July, with about 34 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65644 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hobson at the center of ZIP 65644: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Elkland, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65644 came on Feb 24 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Elkland, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65644 is 14 h 45 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.