When to plant in El Reno, OK
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in El Reno, Oklahoma — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
In zone 7b, El Reno supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
EL RENO 1 N · 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 El Reno’s own odds, recorded at EL RENO 1 N.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 1 | Apr 17 | Apr 1 | Oct 3 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 |
| 32°F | Apr 22 | Apr 6 | Mar 21 | Oct 15 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
| 28°F | Apr 11 | Mar 26 | Mar 9 | Oct 24 | Nov 7 | Nov 24 |
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 El Reno, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 28 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.
El Reno planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in El Reno, OK?
On average, the last spring frost in El Reno is around April 6 (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 El Reno, OK?
Expect El Reno's first fall frost near October 31 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is El Reno in?
El Reno 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 El Reno?
El Reno has about 208 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 6) and first fall frost (October 31).
When should I plant tomatoes in El Reno?
For El Reno, sow tomatoes indoors about February 9–February 23 and move the seedlings out around April 13, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Yukon · 18 km
- Mustang · 27 km
- Bethany · 29 km
- Warr Acres · 31 km
- Oklahoma City · 41 km
- Newcastle · 47 km
- Del City · 48 km
- Moore · 50 km
Frost dates recorded at EL RENO 1 N, 1 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 El Reno, OK — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00342818. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oklahoma/el-reno.