When to plant in Overland, MO
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Overland, Missouri — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Overland, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
ST LOUIS LAMBERT INTL 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 Overland’s own odds, recorded at ST LOUIS LAMBERT INTL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Mar 31 | Oct 14 | Oct 26 | Nov 6 |
| 32°F | Apr 17 | Apr 2 | Mar 17 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 | Nov 18 |
| 28°F | Apr 7 | Mar 23 | Mar 5 | Nov 2 | Nov 13 | 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 Overland, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 14 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.
Overland planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Overland, MO?
On average, the last spring frost in Overland is around April 2 (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 Overland, MO?
Expect Overland's first fall frost near November 4 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Overland in?
Overland 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 Overland?
There are roughly 216 frost-free days in Overland (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 2 to the first fall frost near November 4.
When should I plant tomatoes in Overland?
In Overland, start tomato seeds indoors around February 5–February 19, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 9 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- St. Ann · 4 km
- University City · 5 km
- Clayton · 7 km
- Creve Coeur · 8 km
- Ferguson · 9 km
- Maryland Heights · 9 km
- Jennings · 10 km
- Bridgeton · 10 km
Frost dates recorded at ST LOUIS LAMBERT INTL AP, 6 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 Overland, MO — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013994. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/missouri/overland.