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

Planting zone for 65765 — Turners, MO

ZIP code 65765 (Turners, Greene County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 4 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 65765 is

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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 4

First frostOct 27

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 Turners, MO

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 4median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 20only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 15

Growing season204 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Springfield Wbo, MO — 8 miles away, elevation 1,326 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 65765

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 21 – Mar 14

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 24 – Feb 7

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 11 – Apr 25

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 1 – Sep 15

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 13 – Nov 17

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 4) and first fall frost (Oct 27) 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 65765 came on Feb 25 — 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10).

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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 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.

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 Turners, MO.

Soil in Turners, MO

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 65765 is Cedargap — gravelly silt loam, well drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.7neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Cedargap gravelly silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded.

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 65765; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Turners, MO

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low23 °Faverage low, January

Hot days38days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights89nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,179base 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

Precipitation49.5 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: Springfield Wbo, MO (8 mi away); precipitation: Springfield 4.9 Se, MO (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

658096b

Springfield, MO · 2 mi

657426b

Rogersville, MO · 5 mi

658997a

Springfield, MO · 6 mi

658046b

Springfield, MO · 6 mi

658977a

Springfield, MO · 7 mi

657576b

Strafford, MO · 8 mi

658017a

Springfield, MO · 8 mi

658066b

Springfield, MO · 8 mi

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Questions about 65765

What planting zone is ZIP code 65765?

ZIP code 65765 (Turners, 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 Turners, MO?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 65765 is April 4; after April 20 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Springfield Wbo station.

When is the first frost in Turners, MO?

The median first fall frost near 65765 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 204 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 65765?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 7 – Feb 21 and set transplants outside around Apr 11 – Apr 25, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 65765 get?

About 49.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Springfield 4.9 Se station).

How hot do summers get in Turners, 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 65765 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Cedargap at the center of ZIP 65765: gravelly silt loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Turners, MO in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 65765 came on Feb 25 in 2026, 13 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 10), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Turners, MO?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 65765 is 14 h 43 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.