Frost Dates for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

Coordinates: 35.468, -97.516

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America typically occurs around Apr 1, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 12. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 194 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -15 to -12.2°C (5 to 10°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is January, with an average low of 0°C (32°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35°C (95°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 1 (last spring) to Oct 12 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 13 (last spring) to Oct 22 (first autumn). Hard ground frost (-2°C / 28°F): Feb 20 (last spring) to Nov 9 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 7b

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Hard Ground Frost possible

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 1 to Oct 12, which provides approximately 193 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Mar 13 to Oct 22, which provides a total of 223 days for growing.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
  • Hard Ground Frost possible
  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 12Apr 1
Light Ground FrostOct 22Mar 13
Hard Ground FrostNov 9Feb 20

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