Frost dates for 73082Rush Springs, OK
The average last spring frost in Rush Springs is April 4 and the average first fall frost is October 31, giving a typical growing season of about 210 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 4
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 31
- Growing season
- 210 days
Safer after Apr 23 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 31 · Apr 17 · May 2 | Oct 7 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 189 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 23 | Oct 16 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 210 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 1 · Mar 21 · Apr 10 | Oct 22 · Nov 8 · Nov 27 | 232 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Rush Springs
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 4 – May 10 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 11 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jul 21 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jun 4 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Aug 13 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 11 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 4 – Jun 4 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 19 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 4 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 17 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 1 – Jul 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – May 20 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Sep 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – Apr 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Aug 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 4 – May 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 21 – Aug 6 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 21 – Nov 21 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73082 is matched to the NOAA station Acme Mesonet, OK, 8.4 km away, at 1,302 ft elevation (39 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Mesonet, OK (used) | 1,302 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Lindsay 2 W, OK | 980 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 27 |
| Chickasha 2Sse Mesonet, OK | 1,076 ft | Apr 6 | Nov 1 |
| Duncan, OK | 1,125 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Rush Springs
- Marlow, OK 73055 · last Mar 25, first Nov 7
- Ninnekah, OK 73067 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Sterling, OK 73567 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Fletcher, OK 73541 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Bradley, OK 73011 · last Apr 13, first Oct 27
- Cement, OK 73017 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
- Alex, OK 73002 · last Apr 4, first Nov 1
- Cyril, OK 73029 · last Apr 8, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Rush Springs, OK?
- For ZIP code 73082, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 4, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Acme Mesonet, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 23.
- When is the first frost in Rush Springs, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 31. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73082?
- 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.