Frost dates for 73668Texola, OK
The average last spring frost in Texola is April 11 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 197 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 11
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 197 days
Safer after Apr 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 14 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 0 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 6 · Apr 22 · May 5 | Oct 4 · Oct 18 · Oct 29 | 179 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 27 · Apr 11 · Apr 29 | Oct 14 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 197 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 10 · Apr 1 · Apr 18 | Oct 20 · Nov 5 · Nov 20 | 218 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Texola
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 11 – May 17 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jun 11 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 11 – Jun 11 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 4 – May 27 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 26 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 11 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 24 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 4 – Apr 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – May 1 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – Apr 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 11 – May 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73668 is matched to the NOAA station Erick, OK, 11.7 km away, at 2,060 ft elevation (79 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erick, OK (used) | 2,060 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 26 |
| Erick 4Ese Mesonet, OK | 1,978 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 28 |
| Shamrock #2, TX | 2,360 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 30 |
| Cheyenne 6Sw Mesonet, OK | 2,277 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 3 |
Frost dates near Texola
- Erick, OK 73645 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Shamrock, TX 79079 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Sweetwater, OK 73666 · last Apr 3, first Nov 3
- Samnorwood, TX 79077 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Sayre, OK 73662 · last Apr 5, first Nov 2
- Wheeler, TX 79096 · last Apr 9, first Oct 30
- Vinson, OK 73571 · last Apr 10, first Oct 28
- Wellington, TX 79095 · last Apr 1, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Texola, OK?
- For ZIP code 73668, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 11, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Erick, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 29.
- When is the first frost in Texola, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73668?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 197 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.