Frost dates for 73654Leedey, OK
The average last spring frost in Leedey is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 23, giving a typical growing season of about 189 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 23
- Growing season
- 189 days
Safer after Apr 30 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 171 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 9 · Apr 25 · May 8 | Sep 30 · Oct 14 · Oct 26 | 171 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 31 · Apr 15 · Apr 30 | Oct 8 · Oct 23 · Nov 5 | 189 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 18 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 17 · Nov 1 · Nov 14 | 209 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Leedey
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 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 13 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 5 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 3 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 3 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Sep 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 13 – Jul 29 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 13 – Nov 13 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73654 is matched to the NOAA station Camargo 4Wnw Mesonet, OK, 17.7 km away, at 1,932 ft elevation (112 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camargo 4Wnw Mesonet, OK (used) | 1,932 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 23 |
| Butler 5Sw Mesonet, OK | 1,706 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 28 |
| Hammon 3 Ssw, OK | 1,820 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 23 |
| Putnam 3N Mesonet, OK | 1,932 ft | Apr 8 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Leedey
- Camargo, OK 73835 · last Apr 15, first Oct 23
- Hammon, OK 73650 · last Apr 16, first Oct 23
- Butler, OK 73625 · last Apr 9, first Oct 28
- Vici, OK 73859 · last Apr 19, first Oct 26
- Arnett, OK 73832 · last Apr 15, first Oct 27
- Putnam, OK 73659 · last Apr 8, first Nov 1
- Taloga, OK 73667 · last Apr 18, first Oct 21
- Cheyenne, OK 73628 · last Apr 5, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Leedey, OK?
- For ZIP code 73654, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Camargo 4Wnw Mesonet, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 30.
- When is the first frost in Leedey, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 23. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73654?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 189 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.