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

Planting zone for 73455 — Ravia, OK

ZIP code 73455 (Ravia, Johnston County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost November 5.

Where ZIP 73455 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostMar 29
First frostNov 5
2012 zone7b

Was 7b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Ravia, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 29median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 16only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 5median — 10% chance by Oct 21
Growing season222 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 13 and returns around November 14.

From the NOAA station Tishomingo 6n Mesonet, OK — 9 miles away, elevation 879 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 73455

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 8
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 10 – Sep 24
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 22 – Nov 26
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 29) and first fall frost (Nov 5) 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 73455 came on Feb 10 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

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).

Soil in Ravia, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 73455 is Konawa — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Konawa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 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 73455; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Ravia, OK

Summer high94 °Faverage high, August
Winter low30 °Faverage low, January
Hot days80days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights68nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,322base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 26 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 52 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation42.5 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall2 inper year; 1 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 52 °F, low 30 °F 52°30° JanFebruary: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 42 °F 65°42° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 50 °F 72°50° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 68 °F 88°68° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 71 °F 93°71° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 70 °F 94°70° AugSeptember: average high 86 °F, low 63 °F 86°63° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 51 °F 75°51° OctNovember: average high 64 °F, low 40 °F 64°40° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 32 °F 54°32° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.10 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 2.1❄1 JanFebruary: 2.38 in precipitation, 0.8 in snowfall 2.4❄1 FebMarch: 3.66 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 3.7 MarApril: 3.95 in precipitation 4.0 AprMay: 5.82 in precipitation 5.8 MayJune: 4.68 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 2.52 in precipitation 2.5 JulAugust: 2.58 in precipitation 2.6 AugSeptember: 4.22 in precipitation 4.2 SepOctober: 4.55 in precipitation 4.5 OctNovember: 2.90 in precipitation 2.9 NovDecember: 3.12 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 3.1 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Tishomingo 6n Mesonet, OK (9 mi away); precipitation: Tishomingo Natl Wr, OK (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

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Questions about 73455

What planting zone is ZIP code 73455?

ZIP code 73455 (Ravia, OK) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Ravia, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 73455 is March 29; after April 16 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tishomingo 6n Mesonet station.

When is the first frost in Ravia, OK?

The median first fall frost near 73455 is November 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 222 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 73455?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 1 – Feb 15 and set transplants outside around Apr 5 – Apr 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 73455 get?

About 42.5 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tishomingo Natl Wr station).

How hot do summers get in Ravia, OK?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in August, with about 80 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 73455 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Konawa at the center of ZIP 73455: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Ravia, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 73455 came on Feb 10 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 15), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Ravia, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 73455 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 73455 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 73455 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.