When to plant in Raymore, MO
USDA Zone 6bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Raymore, Missouri — all computed from Raymore's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6b means Raymore sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
LEES SUMMIT REED WR · 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 Raymore’s own odds, recorded at LEES SUMMIT REED WR.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 7 | Apr 24 | Apr 11 | Sep 29 | Oct 16 | Oct 27 |
| 32°F | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Mar 31 | Oct 11 | Oct 26 | Nov 6 |
| 28°F | Apr 18 | Apr 3 | Mar 16 | Oct 19 | Nov 3 | Nov 17 |
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 Raymore, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 19 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.
Raymore planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Raymore, MO?
Raymore's average last spring frost falls near April 13 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Raymore, MO?
The first fall frost in Raymore typically arrives around October 26 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Raymore in?
Raymore is in USDA hardiness zone 6b. In zone 6b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Raymore?
There are roughly 196 frost-free days in Raymore (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 13 to the first fall frost near October 26.
When should I plant tomatoes in Raymore?
In Raymore, start tomato seeds indoors around February 16–March 2, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 20 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Belton · 6 km
- Grandview · 10 km
- Lee's Summit · 15 km
- Leawood · 19 km
- Raytown · 21 km
- Overland Park · 22 km
- Prairie Village · 26 km
- Blue Springs · 28 km
Frost dates recorded at LEES SUMMIT REED WR, 14 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 Raymore, MO — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00234850. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/missouri/raymore.