When to plant in Edmond, OK
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Edmond, Oklahoma — all computed from Edmond's nearest NOAA weather station.
Heads up: the nearest complete-normals station is about 16 km from Edmond, so your yard's frost dates can differ — a low spot or a paved city center can shift them by a week. Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Edmond, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
GUTHRIE 5S · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Edmond’s own odds, recorded at GUTHRIE 5S.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 7 | Apr 22 | Apr 6 | Oct 4 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
| 32°F | Apr 30 | Apr 10 | Mar 24 | Oct 14 | Oct 28 | Nov 10 |
| 28°F | Apr 17 | Mar 30 | Mar 11 | Oct 23 | Nov 5 | Nov 22 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Edmond, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 20 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Edmond planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Edmond, OK?
On average, the last spring frost in Edmond is around April 10 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Edmond, OK?
The first fall frost in Edmond typically arrives around October 28 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Edmond in?
Edmond is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Edmond?
There are roughly 201 frost-free days in Edmond (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 10 to the first fall frost near October 28.
When should I plant tomatoes in Edmond?
In Edmond, start tomato seeds indoors around February 13–February 27, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 17 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Guthrie · 23 km
- Midwest City · 24 km
- Choctaw · 25 km
- Oklahoma City · 25 km
- Warr Acres · 25 km
- Del City · 25 km
- Bethany · 28 km
- Yukon · 36 km
Frost dates recorded at GUTHRIE 5S, 16 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Edmond, OK — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00343821. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oklahoma/edmond.