Frost dates for 74872Stratford, OK
The average last spring frost in Stratford is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 228 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 228 days
Safer after Apr 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 5 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 20 · Apr 7 · Apr 25 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 205 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 3 · Mar 25 · Apr 13 | Oct 23 · Nov 8 · Nov 24 | 228 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 10 · Mar 31 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 5 | 253 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Stratford
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 | Feb 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 74872 is matched to the NOAA station Byars 3Ese Mesonet, OK, 9 km away, at 1,131 ft elevation (17 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byars 3Ese Mesonet, OK (used) | 1,131 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
| Sulphur 4Nne Mesonet, OK | 1,049 ft | Apr 4 | Nov 1 |
| Pauls Vly 1Ssw Mesonet, OK | 954 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 7 |
| Ada, OK | 1,015 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Stratford
- Byars, OK 74831 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Roff, OK 74865 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Fitzhugh, OK 74843 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Pauls Valley, OK 73075 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Wynnewood, OK 73098 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Asher, OK 74826 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
- Wanette, OK 74878 · last Mar 25, first Nov 8
- Ada, OK 74820 · last Apr 2, first Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Stratford, OK?
- For ZIP code 74872, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Byars 3Ese Mesonet, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 13.
- When is the first frost in Stratford, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 23, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 74872?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 228 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.