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

Planting zone for 74051 — Ochelata, OK

ZIP code 74051 (Ochelata, Washington County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 11 and the first fall frost October 24.

Where ZIP 74051 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 11

First frostOct 24

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 Ochelata, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostApril 11median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 30only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostOctober 24median — 10% chance by Oct 8

Growing season195 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 1 and returns around November 2.

From the NOAA station Bartlesville 3, OK — 11 miles away, elevation 715 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 74051

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 14

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 28 – Mar 21

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 21 – Apr 4

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 14 – Mar 28

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 14 – Feb 28

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 18 – May 2

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 31 – Feb 14

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 18 – May 2

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 29 – Sep 12

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 10 – Nov 14

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 11) and first fall frost (Oct 24) 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 74051 came on Feb 15 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 2).

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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 Ochelata, OK.

Soil in Ochelata, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 74051 is Shidler — stony silty clay loam, well drained.

TextureStony silty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up

pH7.3neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter3%moderate

Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Shidler stony silty clay loam, 1 to 20 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 74051; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Ochelata, OK

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July

Winter low22 °Faverage low, January

Hot days71days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights109nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,575base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 40 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 39 mindaylight on December 21

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

Precipitation43.4 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Bartlesville 3, OK (11 mi away); precipitation: Ochelata 5.6 N, OK (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

740617a

Ramona, OK · 7 mi

740047a

Bartlesville, OK · 8 mi

740067a

Bartlesville, OK · 8 mi

740057a

Bartlesville, OK · 9 mi

740037a

Bartlesville, OK · 10 mi

740017a

Avant, OK · 10 mi

740027a

Barnsdall, OK · 11 mi

740827a

Vera, OK · 12 mi

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Questions about 74051

What planting zone is ZIP code 74051?

ZIP code 74051 (Ochelata, 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 Ochelata, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 74051 is April 11; after April 30 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Bartlesville 3 station.

When is the first frost in Ochelata, OK?

The median first fall frost near 74051 is October 24, giving a median frost-free growing season of 195 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 74051?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 14 – Feb 28 and set transplants outside around Apr 18 – May 2, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 74051 get?

About 43.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ochelata 5.6 N station).

How hot do summers get in Ochelata, OK?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 71 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 74051 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Shidler at the center of ZIP 74051: stony silty clay loam, well drained, pH about 7.3 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Ochelata, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 74051 came on Feb 15 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 2), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Ochelata, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 74051 is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 74051 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 74051 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.