When to plant in Miami, OK
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Miami, Oklahoma — all computed from Miami's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7a, Miami supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
MIAMI · 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 Miami’s own odds, recorded at MIAMI.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 5 | Apr 19 | Apr 2 | Oct 3 | Oct 19 | Oct 31 |
| 32°F | Apr 26 | Apr 6 | Mar 20 | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 10 |
| 28°F | Apr 10 | Mar 25 | Mar 3 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 | 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 Miami, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 44 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.
Miami planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Miami, OK?
On average, the last spring frost in Miami 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 Miami, OK?
The first fall frost in Miami typically arrives around October 27 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Miami in?
Miami is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Miami?
Miami has about 204 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 6) and first fall frost (October 27).
When should I plant tomatoes in Miami?
For Miami, 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- Joplin · 39 km
- Neosho · 44 km
- Webb City · 46 km
- Carthage · 57 km
- Pittsburg · 60 km
- Bella Vista · 71 km
- Centerton · 78 km
- Bentonville · 82 km
Frost dates recorded at MIAMI, 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 Miami, OK — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00345855. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oklahoma/miami.