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Frost Dates for Corn, OK

Last spring frost
Apr 6
First fall frost
Nov 3
Growing season
210 days
Hardiness zone
7b

In an average year around Corn, OK, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 6 and the first fall frost is about Nov 3, giving roughly a 210-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 20 before setting out tender plants.

Last spring frost

Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.

Last spring frost - Corn, OK
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) May 1 Apr 17 Apr 1
Freeze (32°F) Apr 23 Apr 6 Mar 20
Hard (28°F) Apr 12 Mar 24 Mar 3
Severe (24°F) Mar 31 Mar 10 Feb 21
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F May 1 Apr 27 Apr 23 Apr 20 Apr 17 Apr 14 Apr 10 Apr 6 Apr 1
32°F Apr 23 Apr 18 Apr 14 Apr 9 Apr 6 Apr 3 Mar 31 Mar 26 Mar 20
28°F Apr 12 Apr 5 Apr 1 Mar 28 Mar 24 Mar 20 Mar 16 Mar 10 Mar 3
24°F Mar 31 Mar 24 Mar 18 Mar 14 Mar 10 Mar 6 Mar 2 Feb 27 Feb 21
20°F Mar 16 Mar 10 Mar 5 Mar 2 Feb 27 Feb 22 Feb 18 Feb 13 Feb 3
16°F Mar 7 Mar 1 Feb 24 Feb 18 Feb 12 Feb 6 Jan 31 Jan 24 Jan 13

First fall frost

Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.

First fall frost - Corn, OK
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Oct 12 Oct 26 Nov 8
Freeze (32°F) Oct 20 Nov 3 Nov 18
Hard (28°F) Oct 26 Nov 12 Nov 29
Severe (24°F) Nov 4 Nov 22 Dec 7
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Oct 12 Oct 18 Oct 21 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 29 Nov 1 Nov 4 Nov 8
32°F Oct 20 Oct 24 Oct 28 Oct 31 Nov 3 Nov 6 Nov 9 Nov 13 Nov 18
28°F Oct 26 Nov 1 Nov 6 Nov 9 Nov 12 Nov 15 Nov 19 Nov 23 Nov 29
24°F Nov 4 Nov 10 Nov 14 Nov 18 Nov 22 Nov 26 Nov 30 Dec 2 Dec 7
20°F Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 24 Nov 29 Dec 2 Dec 5 Dec 9 Dec 15 Dec 22
16°F Nov 22 Nov 30 Dec 5 Dec 10 Dec 16 Dec 21 Dec 26 Jan 2 Jan 12

Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.

Where this data comes from

These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Weatherford 4Wsw Mesnt, Ok, about 9.7 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 1,765 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.

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How we calculate these dates

Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Corn, OK?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Corn, OK is about Apr 6. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 20.

When is the first frost in the fall?

The first fall frost around Corn, OK typically arrives about Nov 3. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.

When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?

Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Apr 6 on average, or Mar 20 to be safe most years.

How long is the growing season here?

The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 210 days in a typical year.

Are these dates a forecast for this year?

No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.

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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026