Frost dates for 74632Braman, OK
The average last spring frost in Braman is April 12 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 199 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 12
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 199 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 3 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 7 · Apr 23 · May 6 | Oct 4 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 179 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 26 · Apr 12 · Apr 28 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 199 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 14 · Apr 1 · Apr 18 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 22 | 218 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Braman
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 12 – May 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jun 12 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 28 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 12 – Jun 12 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 5 – May 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 27 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Feb 25 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – May 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 29 – Apr 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 12 – May 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 74632 is matched to the NOAA station Blackwell 1Ssw, OK, 16.7 km away, at 1,033 ft elevation (36 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell 1Ssw, OK (used) | 1,033 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 29 |
| Blackwell 4Sse Mesonet, OK | 997 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 27 |
| Newkirk 5Ne, OK | 1,142 ft | Apr 16 | Oct 26 |
| Ponca City Muni Ap, OK | 1,000 ft | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
Frost dates near Braman
- Blackwell, OK 74631 · last Apr 12, first Oct 29
- South Haven, KS 67140 · last Apr 15, first Oct 29
- Nardin, OK 74646 · last Apr 12, first Oct 29
- Geuda Springs, KS 67051 · last Apr 11, first Oct 27
- Deer Creek, OK 74636 · last Apr 12, first Oct 29
- Newkirk, OK 74647 · last Apr 16, first Oct 26
- Tonkawa, OK 74653 · last Apr 12, first Oct 29
- Arkansas City, KS 67005 · last Apr 11, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Braman, OK?
- For ZIP code 74632, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 12, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Blackwell 1Ssw, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Braman, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 74632?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 199 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.