Frost Dates for Midwest City, OK
In Midwest City, OK, the average last spring frost is around Apr 2 and the average first fall frost around Nov 5, for a growing season of about 217 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 18, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Spencer 2Ene Mesonet, OK weather station, 6 miles away, elevation 1,223 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.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 18 | Oct 20 |
| 20% | Apr 13 | Oct 26 |
| 30% | Apr 8 | Oct 30 |
| 40% | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| 50% | Apr 2 | Nov 5 |
| 60% | Mar 30 | Nov 7 |
| 70% | Mar 25 | Nov 10 |
| 80% | Mar 20 | Nov 14 |
| 90% | Mar 12 | Nov 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.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 12 | Oct 28 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Apr 2 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 | Nov 13 |
Planting calendar for Midwest City
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Sow or transplant Apr 16 – Apr 30
Sow or transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Oct 8
Fall sowing Sep 10 – Oct 1
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Sow or transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 24
Transplant Mar 19 – Apr 2
Fall sowing Aug 13 – Aug 27
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 13 – Aug 27
Fall sowing Aug 13 – Aug 27
Fall sowing Sep 24 – Oct 15
Fall sowing Aug 27 – Sep 10
Plant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Based on the average last frost (Apr 2) and first frost (Nov 5). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.