Frost dates for 73843Gage, OK
The average last spring frost in Gage is April 17 and the average first fall frost is October 20, giving a typical growing season of about 185 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 17
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 20
- Growing season
- 185 days
Safer after May 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 173 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 14 · Apr 28 · May 10 | Sep 28 · Oct 12 · Oct 23 | 167 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 1 · Apr 17 · May 2 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Nov 2 | 185 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 20 · Apr 6 · Apr 22 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 10 | 205 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Gage
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 17 – May 23 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 3 – Jun 30 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jul 10 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 17 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Aug 2 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 3 – Jun 30 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 17 – Jun 17 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 10 – Jun 2 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 2 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 17 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – May 2 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 20 – Jun 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Jul 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Jun 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 26 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 31 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – May 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Sep 10 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 3 – Apr 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 17 – Jun 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 10 – Jul 26 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 10 – Nov 10 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 73843 is matched to the NOAA station Gage Ap, OK, 2.5 km away, at 2,191 ft elevation (49 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Ap, OK (used) | 2,191 ft | Apr 17 | Oct 20 |
| Arnett 3Ne, OK | 2,429 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
| Arnett 8Wsw Mesonet, OK | 2,359 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 27 |
| Ft Supply 3Se, OK | 2,030 ft | Apr 21 | Oct 19 |
Frost dates near Gage
- Shattuck, OK 73858 · last Apr 17, first Oct 20
- Fargo, OK 73840 · last Apr 17, first Oct 20
- Arnett, OK 73832 · last Apr 15, first Oct 27
- Fort Supply, OK 73841 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
- May, OK 73851 · last Apr 21, first Oct 19
- Woodward, OK 73801 · last Apr 5, first Oct 30
- Higgins, TX 79046 · last Apr 27, first Oct 15
- Sharon, OK 73857 · last Apr 19, first Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Gage, OK?
- For ZIP code 73843, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Gage Ap, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 2.
- When is the first frost in Gage, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 20. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 73843?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 185 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.