Frost Dates for Jenks, OK

In Jenks, OK, the average last spring frost is around Mar 30 and the average first fall frost around Nov 4, for a growing season of about 220 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 17, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostMar 3050% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 17only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 450% chance of frost before this date
Growing season220 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Tulsa R L Jones Jr Airport, OK weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 638 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.

Frost probability by date

Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Apr 17Oct 21
20%Apr 9Oct 26
30%Apr 5Oct 29
40%Apr 2Nov 1
50%Mar 30Nov 4
60%Mar 27Nov 6
70%Mar 23Nov 11
80%Mar 18Nov 15
90%Mar 10Nov 20

Light frost vs. hard freeze

Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Apr 9Oct 26
Frost / freeze (32°F)Mar 30Nov 4
Hard freeze (28°F)Mar 15Nov 14

Planting calendar for Jenks

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16
Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Peppers
Indoors Jan 19 – Feb 2
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 19 – Feb 2
Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Basil
Indoors Feb 16 – Mar 2
Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Cucumbers
Indoors Mar 2 – Mar 9
Sow or transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Mar 2 – Mar 9
Sow or transplant Apr 6 – Apr 20
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 6 – Apr 20
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Mar 2 – Mar 9
Sow or transplant Apr 13 – Apr 27
Green beans
Sow Apr 6 – Apr 20
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 6 – Apr 20
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 16 – Mar 2
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Oct 7
Spinach
Sow Feb 16 – Mar 9
Fall sowing Sep 9 – Sep 30
Peas
Sow Feb 16 – Mar 2
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 9
Kale
Indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16
Sow or transplant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 23
Broccoli
Indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16
Transplant Mar 16 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Cabbage
Indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16
Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Carrots
Sow Mar 9 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 12 – Aug 26
Radishes
Sow Feb 23 – Mar 16
Fall sowing Sep 23 – Oct 14
Beets
Sow Mar 9 – Mar 30
Fall sowing Aug 26 – Sep 9
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 5 – Jan 19
Plant Mar 2 – Mar 16
Potatoes
Plant Mar 9 – Mar 23
Garlic
Plant Nov 4 – Dec 2

Based on the average last frost (Mar 30) and first frost (Nov 4). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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