Frost dates for 74722Battiest, OK
The average last spring frost in Battiest is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 27, giving a typical growing season of about 196 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 27
- Growing season
- 196 days
Safer after Apr 29 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 12 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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 8 · Apr 23 · May 4 | Oct 1 · Oct 17 · Oct 31 | 176 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 28 · Apr 13 · Apr 29 | Oct 12 · Oct 27 · Nov 11 | 196 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 11 · Apr 1 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 217 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Battiest
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 7 |
| 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 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 7 |
| 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 27 – Jul 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Aug 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 2 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 7 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Sep 17 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 10 – Aug 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 17 – Aug 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 17 – Nov 17 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 74722 is matched to the NOAA station Battiest, OK, 2.6 km away, at 822 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battiest, OK (used) | 822 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 27 |
| Smithville, OK | 822 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 29 |
| Tuskahoma, OK | 600 ft | Apr 11 | Oct 27 |
| Broken Bow 1 N, OK | 475 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Battiest
- Pickens, OK 74752 · last Apr 13, first Oct 27
- Bethel, OK 74724 · last Apr 13, first Oct 27
- Honobia, OK 74549 · last Apr 13, first Oct 27
- Smithville, OK 74957 · last Apr 9, first Oct 29
- Ringold, OK 74754 · last Mar 31, first Nov 3
- Nashoba, OK 74558 · last Apr 11, first Oct 27
- Albion, OK 74521 · last Apr 11, first Oct 27
- Whitesboro, OK 74577 · last Apr 13, first Oct 27
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Battiest, OK?
- For ZIP code 74722, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Battiest, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 29.
- When is the first frost in Battiest, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 27. 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 74722?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 196 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.