Dexter, MO Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Dexter, a city in Stoddard County, Missouri.
This Afternoon
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-day forecast for Dexter
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 77°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 22 mph S | 81% |
| Tonight | 56°F | Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 7 to 18 mph SSW | 100% |
| Wednesday | 69°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 10 mph WSW | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Sunny | 1 to 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 1 to 5 mph W | 3% |
| Friday | 64°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 9 mph NNW | 1% |
| Friday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph N | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph NNW | 1% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 1 to 6 mph WNW | 5% |
| Sunday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph WNW | 3% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 1 to 8 mph W | 1% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Dexter (36.793, -89.963). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Dexter
Last spring frost
Mar 29
First fall frost
Nov 3
Growing season
221 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Dexter: nearby ZIP 63841 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Missouri frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Malden Muni Ap, Mo (11.9 mi from Dexter). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.