Frost dates for 74844Francis, OK
The average last spring frost in Francis is April 2 and the average first fall frost is November 4, giving a typical growing season of about 217 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 4
- Growing season
- 217 days
Safer after Apr 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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 12 · Apr 27 | Oct 11 · Oct 26 · Nov 9 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 14 · Apr 2 · Apr 18 | Oct 20 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 217 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Oct 28 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 240 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Francis
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 15 |
| 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 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jun 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 2 – Jun 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Jul 15 |
| 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 5 – Jul 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 4 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 2 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – May 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Sep 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – Apr 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 2 – May 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 25 – Aug 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 25 – Nov 25 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 74844 is matched to the NOAA station Ada, OK, 12.7 km away, at 1,015 ft elevation (67 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada, OK (used) | 1,015 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
| Ada 2Nne Mesonet, OK | 967 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 3 |
| Holdenville 2Sse, OK | 855 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 31 |
| Holdenville 3Ese Mesonet, OK | 918 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Francis
- Sasakwa, OK 74867 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Ada, OK 74821 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Allen, OK 74825 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Konawa, OK 74849 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Atwood, OK 74827 · last Apr 6, first Oct 31
- Stonewall, OK 74871 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- Asher, OK 74826 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Fitzhugh, OK 74843 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Francis, OK?
- For ZIP code 74844, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ada, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 18.
- When is the first frost in Francis, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 4. 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 74844?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 217 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.