Essex, MO Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Essex, a city in Stoddard County, Missouri.
Tonight
72°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear. Low around 72, with temperatures rising to around 74 overnight. South wind 0 to 3 mph.
7-day forecast for Essex
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph S | 3% |
| Saturday | 99°F | Sunny | 1 to 9 mph SW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Sunny | 2 to 9 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph NNW | 4% |
| Monday | 92°F | Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 3 to 9 mph N | 41% |
| Monday Night | 66°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 10 mph N | 41% |
| Tuesday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 9 to 15 mph N | 13% |
| Tuesday Night | 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 to 16 mph N | 7% |
| Wednesday | 80°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 mph N | 3% |
| Wednesday Night | 59°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 1% |
| Thursday | 80°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 60°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 2% |
| Friday | 80°F | Sunny | 5 to 12 mph NNE | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Essex (36.812, -89.863). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Essex
Last spring frost
Mar 26
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
225 days
Hardiness zone
7b
More local growing data for Essex: nearby ZIP 63846 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Missouri frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sikeston Pwr Stn, Mo (10.4 mi from Essex). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.