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

Planting zone for 65680 — Kissee Mills, MO

ZIP code 65680 (Kissee Mills, Taney County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost October 31.

Where ZIP 65680 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 6

First frostOct 31

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 Kissee Mills, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 22only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 31median — 10% chance by Oct 17

Growing season205 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 26 and returns around November 10.

From the NOAA station Ozark Beach, MO — 7 miles away, elevation 833 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 65680

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 5 – Sep 19

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 17 – Nov 21

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 6) and first fall frost (Oct 31) 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 65680 came on Feb 18 — 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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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 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.

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 Kissee Mills, MO.

Soil in Kissee Mills, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65680 is Knobby — gravelly loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureGravelly loama good balance for most vegetables

pH7.2neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.5%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Knobby-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 50 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 65680; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Kissee Mills, MO

Summer high92 °Faverage high, July

Winter low24 °Faverage low, January

Hot days53days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights103nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,455base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 40 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 39 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation45.7 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall7 inper year; 7 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

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

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

657447a

Rueter, MO · 5 mi

656277a

Cedarcreek, MO · 6 mi

656797a

Kirbyville, MO · 8 mi

656147a

Bradleyville, MO · 8 mi

657317a

Powersite, MO · 8 mi

657597a

Taneyville, MO · 9 mi

657337a

Protem, MO · 10 mi

657407a

Rockaway Beach, MO · 11 mi

Missouri planting zones →

Questions about 65680

What planting zone is ZIP code 65680?

ZIP code 65680 (Kissee Mills, 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 Kissee Mills, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65680 is April 6; after April 22 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ozark Beach station.

When is the first frost in Kissee Mills, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65680 is October 31, giving a median frost-free growing season of 205 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65680?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 65680 get?

About 45.7 inches of precipitation a year and 7 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ozark Beach station).

How hot do summers get in Kissee Mills, MO?

The average high peaks at 92 °F in July, with about 53 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 65680 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Knobby at the center of ZIP 65680: gravelly loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 7.2 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Kissee Mills, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65680 came on Feb 18 in 2026, 16 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Kissee Mills, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65680 is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 65680 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 65680 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.