Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 73098 — Wynnewood, OK

ZIP code 73098 (Wynnewood, Garvin County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 28 and the first fall frost November 7.

Where ZIP 73098 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMar 28

First frostNov 7

2012 zone7b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Wynnewood, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 28median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 7median — 10% chance by Oct 22

Growing season223 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 12 and returns around November 17.

From the NOAA station Pauls Vly 1ssw Mesonet, OK — 7 miles away, elevation 955 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 73098

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 14 – Mar 7

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 7 – Mar 21

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 17 – Jan 31

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 11 – Apr 25

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 4 – Apr 18

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 12 – Sep 26

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 24 – Nov 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 28) and first fall frost (Nov 7) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 73098 came on Feb 11 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 16).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 7b in Oklahoma

518 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oklahoma, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Wynnewood, OK.

Soil in Wynnewood, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 73098 is Teller — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables

pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter2%moderate

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Teller-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 73098; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Wynnewood, OK

Summer high94 °Faverage high, August

Winter low30 °Faverage low, January

Hot days82days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights67nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,452base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 29 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 50 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation38.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall4 inper year; 2 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Pauls Vly 1ssw Mesonet, OK (7 mi away); precipitation: Pauls Valley 4 Wsw, OK (9 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

1 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

730397b

Davis, OK · 9 mi

730757b

Pauls Valley, OK · 9 mi

730307b

Davis, OK · 11 mi

748727b

Stratford, OK · 14 mi

734337b

Elmore City, OK · 15 mi

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Questions about 73098

What planting zone is ZIP code 73098?

ZIP code 73098 (Wynnewood, OK) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Wynnewood, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 73098 is March 28; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pauls Vly 1ssw Mesonet station.

When is the first frost in Wynnewood, OK?

The median first fall frost near 73098 is November 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 223 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 73098?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 31 – Feb 14 and set transplants outside around Apr 4 – Apr 18, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 73098 get?

About 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 4 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Pauls Valley 4 Wsw station).

How hot do summers get in Wynnewood, OK?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in August, with about 82 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 73098 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Teller at the center of ZIP 73098: loam, well drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Wynnewood, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 73098 came on Feb 11 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Wynnewood, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 73098 is 14 h 29 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.