Frost dates for 73834Buffalo, OK
The average last spring frost in Buffalo is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 25, giving a typical growing season of about 195 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 25
- Growing season
- 195 days
Safer after Apr 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 169 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 23 · May 7 | Oct 3 · Oct 17 · Oct 28 | 176 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 13 · Apr 29 | Oct 12 · Oct 25 · Nov 7 | 195 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 4 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 15 | 213 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Buffalo
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 13 – May 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 6 – May 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Sep 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 15 – Jul 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 15 – Nov 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73834 is matched to the NOAA station Buffalo 1Sw Mesonet, OK, 8.1 km away, at 1,834 ft elevation (89 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo 1Sw Mesonet, OK (used) | 1,834 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 25 |
| Buffalo 2 Ssw, OK | 1,931 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 23 |
| Ft Supply 3Se, OK | 2,030 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
| Freedom 3Ssw Mesonet, OK | 1,738 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Buffalo
- Rosston, OK 73855 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
- Fort Supply, OK 73841 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
- May, OK 73851 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
- Laverne, OK 73848 · last Apr 13, first Oct 28
- Freedom, OK 73842 · last Apr 19, first Oct 17
- Protection, KS 67127 · last Apr 13, first Oct 27
- Ashland, KS 67831 · last Apr 21, first Oct 17
- Woodward, OK 73802 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Buffalo, OK?
- For ZIP code 73834, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Buffalo 1Sw Mesonet, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 29.
- When is the first frost in Buffalo, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 25. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 12, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73834?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 195 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.