Frost dates for 74931Bunch, OK
The average last spring frost in Bunch is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 7, giving a typical growing season of about 223 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 7
- Growing season
- 223 days
Safer after Apr 16 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 23 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 24 · Apr 9 · Apr 29 | Oct 13 · Oct 28 · Nov 13 | 200 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 10 · Mar 30 · Apr 16 | Oct 23 · Nov 7 · Nov 26 | 223 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 15 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 20 · Dec 8 | 247 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bunch
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 27 – May 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 18 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 28 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 18 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Jul 18 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Jul 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 21 – Aug 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 28 – Aug 13 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 28 – Nov 28 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 74931 is matched to the NOAA station Sallisaw 2 Nw, OK, 25.4 km away, at 660 ft elevation (108 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallisaw 2 Nw, OK (used) | 660 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 7 |
| Stilwell 5 Nnw, OK | 1,000 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 4 |
| Tahlequah, OK | 850 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Webbers Falls 5 Wsw, OK | 550 ft | Apr 6 | Oct 30 |
Frost dates near Bunch
- Marble City, OK 74945 · last Mar 30, first Nov 7
- Cookson, OK 74427 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Stilwell, OK 74960 · last Mar 31, first Nov 4
- Sallisaw, OK 74955 · last Mar 30, first Nov 7
- Park Hill, OK 74451 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Welling, OK 74471 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Vian, OK 74962 · last Mar 30, first Nov 7
- Evansville, AR 72729 · last Apr 15, first Oct 21
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bunch, OK?
- For ZIP code 74931, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Sallisaw 2 Nw, OK weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 16.
- When is the first frost in Bunch, OK?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 7. 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 74931?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 223 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.