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Frost Dates for Fitzhugh, OK

Last spring frost
Mar 29
First fall frost
Nov 6
Growing season
222 days
Hardiness zone
7b

In an average year around Fitzhugh, OK, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 29 and the first fall frost is about Nov 6, giving roughly a 222-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 8 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 - Fitzhugh, OK
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Apr 28 Apr 10 Mar 24
Freeze (32°F) Apr 18 Mar 29 Mar 8
Hard (28°F) Apr 4 Mar 14 Feb 24
Severe (24°F) Mar 21 Mar 2 Feb 7
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Apr 28 Apr 23 Apr 18 Apr 14 Apr 10 Apr 7 Apr 3 Mar 31 Mar 24
32°F Apr 18 Apr 9 Apr 5 Apr 1 Mar 29 Mar 24 Mar 19 Mar 14 Mar 8
28°F Apr 4 Mar 29 Mar 23 Mar 17 Mar 14 Mar 10 Mar 5 Mar 1 Feb 24
24°F Mar 21 Mar 14 Mar 9 Mar 5 Mar 2 Feb 27 Feb 23 Feb 18 Feb 7
20°F Mar 9 Mar 3 Feb 27 Feb 22 Feb 17 Feb 12 Feb 5 Jan 30 Jan 22
16°F Feb 28 Feb 19 Feb 13 Feb 6 Feb 1 Jan 27 Jan 21 Jan 12 Dec 31

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 - Fitzhugh, OK
Frost intensity Early (10%) Average (50%) Late (90%)
Light (36°F) Oct 14 Oct 28 Nov 12
Freeze (32°F) Oct 21 Nov 6 Nov 22
Hard (28°F) Oct 30 Nov 16 Dec 3
Severe (24°F) Nov 8 Nov 29 Dec 17
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
°F 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
36°F Oct 14 Oct 19 Oct 22 Oct 25 Oct 28 Oct 31 Nov 3 Nov 6 Nov 12
32°F Oct 21 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 2 Nov 6 Nov 9 Nov 12 Nov 16 Nov 22
28°F Oct 30 Nov 5 Nov 8 Nov 12 Nov 16 Nov 19 Nov 24 Nov 28 Dec 3
24°F Nov 8 Nov 14 Nov 20 Nov 25 Nov 29 Dec 1 Dec 5 Dec 10 Dec 17
20°F Nov 21 Nov 28 Dec 2 Dec 7 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 24 Dec 31 Jan 8
16°F Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec 15 Dec 21 Dec 27 Jan 2 Jan 8 Jan 15 Jan 31

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: Fittstown 6Sw Mesonet, Ok, about 7.3 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 1,148 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 Fitzhugh, OK?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Fitzhugh, OK is about Mar 29. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 8.

When is the first frost in the fall?

The first fall frost around Fitzhugh, OK typically arrives about Nov 6. 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 Mar 29 on average, or Mar 8 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 222 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