Last frost date in Elk City, Oklahoma
April 5
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 17; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 24.
November 2
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 19.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Elk City 4 W (USC00342849), 4.4 miles from Elk City, elevation 2,120 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 17 | Apr 5 | Apr 24 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 19 | Nov 2 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 208
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 25 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 11 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 84
What to plant now in Elk City
- 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 April 10 Elk City: April 5
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Elk City: November 2
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Oklahoma
- Weatherford 43 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Altus 51 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Woodward 72 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Lawton 78 mi · last frost Mar 26
- El Reno 83 mi · last frost Apr 6
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