Last frost date in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 20.
November 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 21.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Oklahoma City Will Rogers AP (USW00013967), 7.3 miles from Oklahoma City, elevation 1,285 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Mustang, so its frost dates are the same as Oklahoma City's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 16 | Apr 4 | Apr 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 213
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 15 | Oct 26 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 21 | Nov 11 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 72
What to plant now in Oklahoma City
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Oklahoma City: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Oklahoma City: November 2
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Oklahoma
- Midwest City 8 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Moore 10 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Yukon 15 mi · last frost Apr 2
- Edmond 15 mi · last frost Apr 10
- Norman 18 mi · last frost Apr 3