When to plant in Moore, OK
USDA Zone 7bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Moore, Oklahoma — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Moore, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
NORMAN 2NW MESONET · 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 Moore’s own odds, recorded at NORMAN 2NW MESONET.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 28 | Apr 12 | Mar 27 | Oct 12 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 |
| 32°F | Apr 17 | Mar 31 | Mar 12 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 | Nov 19 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 16 | Feb 28 | Oct 30 | Nov 14 | Dec 2 |
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 Moore, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 17 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.
Moore planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Moore, OK?
On average, the last spring frost in Moore 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 Moore, OK?
Expect Moore's first fall frost near November 5 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Moore in?
Moore 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 Moore?
There are roughly 219 frost-free days in Moore (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 31 to the first fall frost near November 5.
When should I plant tomatoes in Moore?
In Moore, start tomato seeds indoors around February 3–February 17, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 7 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Del City · 14 km
- Newcastle · 15 km
- Norman · 15 km
- Oklahoma City · 16 km
- Midwest City · 17 km
- Mustang · 24 km
- Bethany · 25 km
- Choctaw · 25 km
Frost dates recorded at NORMAN 2NW MESONET, 10 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 Moore, OK — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00346382. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oklahoma/moore.