Last frost date in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
April 1
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 12; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 20.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 16.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bixby (USC00340782), 6.8 miles from Broken Arrow, elevation 605 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Bixby and Coweta, so their frost dates are the same as Broken Arrow's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 12 | Apr 1 | Apr 20 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 16 | Nov 1 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 212
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 13 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 17 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 87
What to plant now in Broken Arrow
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Broken Arrow: April 1
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Broken Arrow: November 1
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
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