Frost dates for 73626Canute, OK
The average last spring frost in Canute is April 5 and the average first fall frost is November 4, 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 4
- Growing season
- 210 days
Safer after Apr 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (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) | Apr 1 · Apr 16 · May 1 | Oct 13 · Oct 27 · Nov 10 | 192 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 19 · Apr 5 · Apr 22 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 210 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 24 · Apr 12 | Oct 27 · Nov 12 · Nov 30 | 231 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Canute
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 15 |
| 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 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jun 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 15 |
| 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 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – May 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73626 is matched to the NOAA station Clinton Sherman Ap, OK, 26.1 km away, at 1,922 ft elevation (52 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Sherman Ap, OK (used) | 1,922 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 4 |
| Bessie 4Wnw Mesonet, OK | 1,676 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 1 |
| Elk City 4 W, OK | 2,120 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Butler 5Sw Mesonet, OK | 1,706 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
Frost dates near Canute
- Burns Flat, OK 73624 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Elk City, OK 73648 · last Apr 5, first Nov 2
- Foss, OK 73647 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
- Dill City, OK 73641 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Butler, OK 73625 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Bessie, OK 73622 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
- Carter, OK 73627 · last Apr 5, first Nov 2
- Sentinel, OK 73664 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Canute, OK?
- For ZIP code 73626, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Clinton Sherman Ap, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 22.
- When is the first frost in Canute, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73626?
- 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.