When to plant in Woodward, OK
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Woodward, Oklahoma — all computed from Woodward's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7a, Woodward supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
WOODWARD 2WSW 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 Woodward’s own odds, recorded at WOODWARD 2WSW MESONET.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 3 | Apr 18 | Apr 1 | Oct 6 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 |
| 32°F | Apr 23 | Apr 5 | Mar 19 | Oct 15 | Oct 30 | Nov 14 |
| 28°F | Apr 12 | Mar 25 | Mar 6 | Oct 22 | Nov 8 | 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 Woodward, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 30 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.
Woodward planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Woodward, OK?
Woodward's average last spring frost falls near April 5 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Woodward, OK?
The first fall frost in Woodward typically arrives around October 30 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Woodward in?
Woodward 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 Woodward?
Woodward has about 208 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 5) and first fall frost (October 30).
When should I plant tomatoes in Woodward?
For Woodward, sow tomatoes indoors about February 8–February 22 and move the seedlings out around April 12, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Elk City · 115 km
- Weatherford · 118 km
- Enid · 137 km
- Liberal · 152 km
- Dodge City · 158 km
- El Reno · 163 km
- Pampa · 171 km
- Yukon · 179 km
Frost dates recorded at WOODWARD 2WSW MESONET, 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 Woodward, OK — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00349768. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/oklahoma/woodward.