Frost dates for 73059Minco, OK
The average last spring frost in Minco is April 3 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 216 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 216 days
Safer after Apr 19 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 22 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 11 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 29 · Apr 14 · Apr 28 | Oct 12 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 197 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 3 · Apr 19 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 20 | 216 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 22 · Apr 8 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 1 | 237 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Minco
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 3 – May 9 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jun 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 19 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 26 – May 19 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 3 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – May 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Apr 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 20 – Apr 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73059 is matched to the NOAA station Minco 2Ssw Mesonet, OK, 4 km away, at 1,410 ft elevation (85 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minco 2Ssw Mesonet, OK (used) | 1,410 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 5 |
| El Reno 1 N, OK | 1,325 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| El Reno 5 Wnw Mesonet, OK | 1,374 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 27 |
| Chickasha Exp Station, OK | 1,085 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Minco
- Union City, OK 73090 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Pocasset, OK 73079 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Amber, OK 73004 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Tuttle, OK 73089 · last Apr 3, first Nov 4
- Mustang, OK 73064 · last Apr 4, first Nov 2
- El Reno, OK 73036 · last Apr 6, first Oct 31
- Verden, OK 73092 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
- Yukon, OK 73085 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Minco, OK?
- For ZIP code 73059, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Minco 2Ssw Mesonet, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 19.
- When is the first frost in Minco, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73059?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 216 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.