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

Planting zone for 73842 — Freedom, OK

ZIP code 73842 (Freedom, Woods County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost October 17.

Where ZIP 73842 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostApr 19

First frostOct 17

2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Freedom, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 19median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMay 2only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 17median — 10% chance by Oct 2

Growing season179 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 8 and returns around October 25.

From the NOAA station Freedom, OK — 7 miles away, elevation 1,516 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 73842

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 29

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 3 – May 17

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 22 – Sep 5

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 3 – Nov 7

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 19) and first fall frost (Oct 17) 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 73842 came on Feb 15 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6).

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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 7a in Oklahoma

511 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Oklahoma, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Freedom, OK.

Soil in Freedom, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 73842 is Eda — sand, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureSanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH6.5neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter0.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupAwater soaks in fast

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Eda sand, 3 to 8 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 73842; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Freedom, OK

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July

Winter low19 °Faverage low, January

Hot days82days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights133nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,527base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 41 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 38 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation26.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall10 inper year; 8 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: Freedom, OK (7 mi away); precipitation: Freedom, OK (7 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.

Mooreland, OK · 24 mi

670297a

Coldwater, KS · 24 mi

738017a

Woodward, OK · 26 mi

671276b

Protection, KS · 28 mi

738607a

Waynoka, OK · 28 mi

Oklahoma planting zones →

Questions about 73842

What planting zone is ZIP code 73842?

ZIP code 73842 (Freedom, OK) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Freedom, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 73842 is April 19; after May 2 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Freedom station.

When is the first frost in Freedom, OK?

The median first fall frost near 73842 is October 17, giving a median frost-free growing season of 179 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 73842?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 22 – Mar 8 and set transplants outside around Apr 26 – May 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 73842 get?

About 26.1 inches of precipitation a year and 10 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Freedom station).

How hot do summers get in Freedom, OK?

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

What kind of soil does 73842 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Eda at the center of ZIP 73842: sand, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 6.5 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Freedom, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 73842 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 6), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Freedom, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 73842 is 14 h 41 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 73842 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 73842 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.