When to plant in Branson, MO
USDA Zone 7aBranson, Missouri frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Branson, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
BRANSON AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Branson’s own odds, recorded at BRANSON AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 3 | Apr 19 | Apr 2 | Oct 11 | Oct 25 | Nov 5 |
| 32°F | Apr 25 | Apr 8 | Mar 19 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 |
| 28°F | Apr 13 | Mar 26 | Mar 6 | Oct 31 | Nov 12 | Nov 30 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Branson, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 27 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Branson planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Branson, MO?
On average, the last spring frost in Branson is around April 8 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Branson, MO?
Expect Branson's first fall frost near November 2 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Branson in?
Branson is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Branson?
There are roughly 208 frost-free days in Branson (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 8 to the first fall frost near November 2.
When should I plant tomatoes in Branson?
In Branson, start tomato seeds indoors around February 11–February 25, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 15 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Harrison · 44 km
- Ozark · 47 km
- Nixa · 48 km
- Republic · 63 km
- Springfield · 65 km
- Rogers · 84 km
- Lowell · 87 km
- Mountain Home · 87 km
Frost dates recorded at BRANSON AP, 12 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Branson, MO — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00230887. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/missouri/branson.