When to plant in McAlester, OK
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for McAlester, Oklahoma — all computed from McAlester's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7b, McAlester supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
MCALESTER RGNL AP · 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 McAlester’s own odds, recorded at MCALESTER RGNL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 29 | Apr 11 | Mar 27 | Oct 12 | Oct 26 | Nov 7 |
| 32°F | Apr 18 | Mar 31 | Mar 11 | Oct 20 | Nov 3 | Nov 19 |
| 28°F | Apr 5 | Mar 15 | Feb 26 | Oct 28 | Nov 13 | Dec 2 |
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What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
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McAlester planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in McAlester, OK?
On average, the last spring frost in McAlester is around March 31 (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 McAlester, OK?
The first fall frost in McAlester typically arrives around November 3 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is McAlester in?
McAlester 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 McAlester?
McAlester has about 217 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 31) and first fall frost (November 3).
When should I plant tomatoes in McAlester?
For McAlester, sow tomatoes indoors about February 3–February 17 and move the seedlings out around April 7, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reachFrost dates recorded at MCALESTER RGNL AP, 5 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 McAlester, OK — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00093950. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oklahoma/mcalester.