Frost dates for 74428Council Hill, OK
The average last spring frost in Council Hill is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 216 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 216 days
Safer after Apr 20 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (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) | Mar 27 · Apr 13 · Apr 28 | Oct 10 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 194 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 13 · Apr 2 · Apr 20 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 216 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 6 | Oct 28 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 239 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Council Hill
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 13 |
| 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 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 13 |
| 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 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 74428 is matched to the NOAA station Muskogee Davis Fld, OK, 28.5 km away, at 610 ft elevation (50 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskogee Davis Fld, OK (used) | 610 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
| Okmulgee Wtr Wks, OK | 647 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Muskogee, OK | 518 ft | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Webbers Falls 5 Wsw, OK | 550 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Council Hill
- Wainwright, OK 74468 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Hitchita, OK 74438 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Boynton, OK 74422 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Rentiesville, OK 74459 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Oktaha, OK 74450 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Checotah, OK 74426 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Stidham, OK 74461 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Morris, OK 74445 · last Apr 8, first Oct 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Council Hill, OK?
- For ZIP code 74428, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Muskogee Davis Fld, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 20.
- When is the first frost in Council Hill, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 74428?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 216 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.