Frost dates for 73655Lone Wolf, OK
The average last spring frost in Lone Wolf is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 3, giving a typical growing season of about 213 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 3
- Growing season
- 213 days
Safer after Apr 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 18 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 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 28 · Apr 14 · Apr 30 | Oct 10 · Oct 26 · Nov 7 | 194 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 · Apr 2 · Apr 21 | Oct 18 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 213 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 21 · Apr 8 | Oct 25 · Nov 12 · Nov 29 | 235 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Lone Wolf
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 2 – May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 14 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jul 24 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 16 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 14 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Jul 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Aug 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 24 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 24 – Aug 9 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 24 – Nov 24 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73655 is matched to the NOAA station Altus Dam, OK, 11.5 km away, at 1,525 ft elevation (37 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Dam, OK (used) | 1,525 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| Hobart 4Se Mesonet, OK | 1,568 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 4 |
| Hobart Muni Ap, OK | 1,556 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 4 |
| Mangum 5Se Mesonet, OK | 1,509 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 29 |
Frost dates near Lone Wolf
- Granite, OK 73547 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Hobart, OK 73651 · last Apr 4, first Nov 4
- Mangum, OK 73554 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Sentinel, OK 73664 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Blair, OK 73526 · last Apr 2, first Nov 3
- Rocky, OK 73661 · last Apr 5, first Nov 4
- Willow, OK 73673 · last Apr 8, first Nov 2
- Roosevelt, OK 73564 · last Apr 4, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Lone Wolf, OK?
- For ZIP code 73655, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Altus Dam, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 21.
- When is the first frost in Lone Wolf, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 3. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 18, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73655?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 213 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.