Last frost date in Ponca City, Oklahoma
April 10
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 25; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 27.
October 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 14.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ponca City Muni AP (USW00013969), 2.1 miles from Ponca City, elevation 1,000 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 25 | Apr 10 | Apr 27 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 10 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 200
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 21 | Oct 18 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 10 | Oct 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 89
What to plant now in Ponca 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 Ponca City: April 10
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Ponca City: October 27
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
- Stillwater 41 mi · last frost Apr 5
- Enid 49 mi · last frost Apr 6
- Guthrie 61 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Bartlesville 62 mi · last frost Apr 11
- Edmond 75 mi · last frost Apr 10
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