When to plant in Ponca City, OK
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Ponca City, Oklahoma — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Ponca City, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
PONCA CITY MUNI 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 Ponca City’s own odds, recorded at PONCA CITY MUNI AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 5 | Apr 21 | Apr 4 | Oct 3 | Oct 18 | Nov 1 |
| 32°F | Apr 27 | Apr 10 | Mar 25 | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 10 |
| 28°F | Apr 15 | Mar 29 | Mar 11 | Oct 21 | Nov 5 | Nov 20 |
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 Ponca City, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 21 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.
Ponca City planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Ponca City, OK?
On average, the last spring frost in Ponca City 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 Ponca City, OK?
In Ponca City, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 27 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Ponca City in?
Ponca City 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 Ponca City?
There are roughly 200 frost-free days in Ponca City (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 10 to the first fall frost near October 27.
When should I plant tomatoes in Ponca City?
In Ponca City, 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- Arkansas City · 39 km
- Winfield · 59 km
- Stillwater · 65 km
- Enid · 80 km
- Derby · 95 km
- Haysville · 97 km
- Guthrie · 99 km
- Bartlesville · 100 km
Frost dates recorded at PONCA CITY MUNI AP, 4 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 Ponca City, OK — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00013969. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oklahoma/ponca-city.