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

Planting zone for 65648 — Fair Grove, MO

ZIP code 65648 (Fair Grove, Greene County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 13 and the first fall frost October 24.

Where ZIP 65648 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 13
First frostOct 24
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 Fair Grove, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 13median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 29only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 24median — 10% chance by Oct 8
Growing season191 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 1 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Marshfield 4 Wsw, MO — 12 miles away, elevation 1,414 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 65648

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 23
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 27 – May 11
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 20 – May 4
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 13) 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 65648 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).

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 Fair Grove, MO.

Soil in Fair Grove, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65648 is Creldon — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.6%moderate
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Creldon silt loam, 1 to 3 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 65648; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Fair Grove, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low22 °Faverage low, January
Hot days33days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights95nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,055base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 45 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 35 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

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 42 °F, low 22 °F 42°22° JanFebruary: average high 47 °F, low 25 °F 47°25° FebMarch: average high 57 °F, low 34 °F 57°34° MarApril: average high 67 °F, low 44 °F 67°44° AprMay: average high 75 °F, low 54 °F 75°54° MayJune: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JulAugust: average high 87 °F, low 66 °F 87°66° AugSeptember: average high 80 °F, low 58 °F 80°58° SepOctober: average high 69 °F, low 46 °F 69°46° OctNovember: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° NovDecember: average high 46 °F, low 26 °F 46°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.35 in precipitation 2.4 JanFebruary: 2.38 in precipitation 2.4 FebMarch: 3.64 in precipitation 3.6 MarApril: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 AprMay: 5.74 in precipitation 5.7 MayJune: 4.82 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 4.14 in precipitation 4.1 JulAugust: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 4.86 in precipitation 4.9 SepOctober: 3.62 in precipitation 3.6 OctNovember: 3.49 in precipitation 3.5 NovDecember: 2.81 in precipitation 2.8 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Marshfield 4 Wsw, MO (12 mi away); precipitation: Willard 5.8 Nne, MO (11 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.

657256b
Pleasant Hope, MO · 6 mi
656176b
Brighton, MO · 9 mi
657576b
Strafford, MO · 9 mi
656446b
Elkland, MO · 10 mi
658036b
Springfield, MO · 11 mi
658057a
Springfield, MO · 14 mi
658087a
Springfield, MO · 14 mi
658146b
Springfield, MO · 14 mi

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Questions about 65648

What planting zone is ZIP code 65648?

ZIP code 65648 (Fair Grove, 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 Fair Grove, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65648 is April 13; after April 29 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Marshfield 4 Wsw station.

When is the first frost in Fair Grove, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65648 is October 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 191 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65648?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 16 – Mar 2 and set transplants outside around Apr 20 – May 4, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 65648 get?

About 46.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Willard 5.8 Nne station).

How hot do summers get in Fair Grove, MO?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 33 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65648 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Creldon at the center of ZIP 65648: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Fair Grove, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65648 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 Fair Grove, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65648 is 14 h 45 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.