| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6b: -5°F to 0°F |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F |
| Average First Frost Date: | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
| Ecoregion: | 39a - Springfield Plateau |
| Heat Zone Days: | 61 - 90 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 64836 - Carthage, MO | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 22 | 27 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 58 | 46 | 36 | 26 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 90 | 90 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 46 | 68 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.6 | 1.86 | 3.42 | 4.28 | 4.8 | 5.31 | 3.37 | 3.67 | 5.13 | 3.66 | 4.21 | 2.31 | 43.62 |