Frost dates for 73001Albert, OK
The average last spring frost in Albert is April 5 and the average first fall frost is November 3, giving a typical growing season of about 210 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 3
- Growing season
- 210 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 19 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 9 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 16 · Apr 30 | Oct 9 · Oct 24 · Nov 5 | 189 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 5 · Apr 23 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 16 | 210 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 25 · Apr 13 | Oct 26 · Nov 10 · Nov 27 | 231 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Albert
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – May 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – Apr 5 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 22 – Apr 20 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jul 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jun 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – May 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – May 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Feb 18 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – May 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 24 – Nov 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73001 is matched to the NOAA station Fort Cobb 4Nnw Mesonet, OK, 11.6 km away, at 1,384 ft elevation (73 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Cobb 4Nnw Mesonet, OK (used) | 1,384 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 3 |
| Carnegie 5 Ne, OK | 1,481 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Anadarko 3 E, OK | 1,168 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 30 |
| Apache 4Ene Mesonet, OK | 1,443 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Albert
- Gracemont, OK 73042 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
- Fort Cobb, OK 73038 · last Apr 5, first Nov 3
- Binger, OK 73009 · last Apr 5, first Nov 3
- Anadarko, OK 73005 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
- Lookeba, OK 73053 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Eakly, OK 73033 · last Apr 6, first Oct 31
- Carnegie, OK 73015 · last Apr 6, first Oct 31
- Verden, OK 73092 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Albert, OK?
- For ZIP code 73001, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Fort Cobb 4Nnw Mesonet, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Albert, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73001?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 210 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.