Frost dates for 73737Fairview, OK
The average last spring frost in Fairview is April 5 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 208 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 5
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 208 days
Safer after Apr 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 19 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 7 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 2 · Apr 18 · May 1 | Oct 9 · Oct 23 · Nov 4 | 187 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 5 · Apr 20 | Oct 19 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 208 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 8 · Mar 26 · Apr 10 | Oct 26 · Nov 10 · Nov 27 | 230 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fairview
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 12 |
| 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 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jun 5 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 5 – Jun 5 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 21 – Jul 12 |
| 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 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – May 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 25 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 22 – Apr 11 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 5 – May 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73737 is matched to the NOAA station Fairview 1W Mesonet, OK, 9.9 km away, at 1,328 ft elevation (155 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview 1W Mesonet, OK (used) | 1,328 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
| Okeene, OK | 1,215 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 2 |
| Waynoka, OK | 1,508 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 24 |
| Seiling 7Wnw Mesonet, OK | 1,788 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 25 |
Frost dates near Fairview
- Longdale, OK 73755 · last Apr 14, first Oct 27
- Cleo Springs, OK 73729 · last Apr 9, first Oct 31
- Isabella, OK 73747 · last Apr 7, first Nov 2
- Chester, OK 73838 · last Apr 19, first Oct 26
- Southard, OK 73770 · last Apr 14, first Oct 27
- Aline, OK 73716 · last Apr 9, first Oct 31
- Canton, OK 73724 · last Apr 14, first Oct 27
- Seiling, OK 73663 · last Apr 18, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fairview, OK?
- For ZIP code 73737, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 5, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Fairview 1W Mesonet, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 20.
- When is the first frost in Fairview, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73737?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 208 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.