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

Planting zone for 65664 — Halltown, MO

ZIP code 65664 (Halltown, Lawrence County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost October 24.

Where ZIP 65664 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F
Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C
Last frostApr 11
First frostOct 24
2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Halltown, 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 29only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 24median — 10% chance by Oct 13
Growing season196 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 31 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Ash Grove 4s, MO — 4 miles away, elevation 1,129 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 65664

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 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 11) 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 65664 came on Feb 18 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 9).

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 7a in Missouri

540 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Missouri, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 72

Shrubs 85

Wildflowers & perennials 195

Grasses 163

Vines 14

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 Halltown, MO.

Soil in Halltown, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65664 is Wanda — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.1slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2.3%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Wanda 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 65664; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Halltown, MO

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July
Winter low24 °Faverage low, January
Hot days55days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights104nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,402base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 43 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 36 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation43.5 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall9 inper year; 4 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 44 °F, low 24 °F 44°24° JanFebruary: average high 49 °F, low 27 °F 49°27° FebMarch: average high 59 °F, low 35 °F 59°35° MarApril: average high 69 °F, low 45 °F 69°45° AprMay: average high 77 °F, low 55 °F 77°55° MayJune: average high 86 °F, low 64 °F 86°64° JunJuly: average high 91 °F, low 68 °F 91°68° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 66 °F 90°66° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 58 °F 83°58° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 46 °F 71°46° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 36 °F 58°36° NovDecember: average high 47 °F, low 28 °F 47°28° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.07 in precipitation, 3.9 in snowfall 2.1❄4 JanFebruary: 2.09 in precipitation, 2.4 in snowfall 2.1❄2 FebMarch: 3.46 in precipitation, 1.5 in snowfall 3.5❄2 MarApril: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 AprMay: 5.58 in precipitation 5.6 MayJune: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 3.81 in precipitation 3.8 JulAugust: 3.46 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 4.41 in precipitation 4.4 SepOctober: 3.27 in precipitation 3.3 OctNovember: 3.33 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 3.3❄1 NovDecember: 2.63 in precipitation, 0.8 in snowfall 2.6❄1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ash Grove 4s, MO (4 mi away); precipitation: Ash Grove 4s, MO (4 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.

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 65664

What planting zone is ZIP code 65664?

ZIP code 65664 (Halltown, MO) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Halltown, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65664 is April 11; after April 29 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ash Grove 4s station.

When is the first frost in Halltown, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65664 is October 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 196 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65664?

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 65664 get?

About 43.5 inches of precipitation a year and 9 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ash Grove 4s station).

How hot do summers get in Halltown, MO?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 55 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65664 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Wanda at the center of ZIP 65664: silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.1 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Halltown, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65664 came on Feb 18 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 9), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Halltown, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65664 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 65664 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 65664 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.