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

Planting zone for 74063 — Sand Springs, OK

ZIP code 74063 (Sand Springs, Tulsa County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost October 29.

Where ZIP 74063 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 frostApr 6
First frostOct 29
2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Sand Springs, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 6median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 23only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 29median — 10% chance by Oct 14
Growing season207 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 24 and returns around November 7.

From the NOAA station Mannford 6 Nw, OK — 14 miles away, elevation 830 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 74063

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 16
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 16 – Mar 30
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 16 – Mar 30
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 20 – May 4
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 13 – Apr 27
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 3 – Sep 17
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 15 – Nov 19
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 6) and first fall frost (Oct 29) 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 74063 came on Feb 12 — 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26).

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).

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.

Trees 60

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °FArizona walnut50 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbald cypress130 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −18 °F

Shrubs 91

alderleaf mountain mahogany15 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −41 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 188

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 157

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °FArizona cottontop4 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °FArizona threeawn2 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −3 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 15

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

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 Sand Springs, OK.

Soil in Sand Springs, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 74063 is Choska — very fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureVery fine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding
pH7.0neutral; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Choska very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded.

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 74063; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Sand Springs, OK

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low28 °Faverage low, January
Hot days64days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights77nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,161base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 37 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 42 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation44.3 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 50 °F, low 28 °F 50°28° JanFebruary: average high 55 °F, low 31 °F 55°31° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 40 °F 65°40° MarApril: average high 74 °F, low 48 °F 74°48° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 58 °F 79°58° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 67 °F 87°67° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 71 °F 93°71° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 69 °F 93°69° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 61 °F 85°61° SepOctober: average high 74 °F, low 50 °F 74°50° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 39 °F 62°39° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 30 °F 51°30° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 1.93 in precipitation 1.9 JanFebruary: 1.80 in precipitation 1.8 FebMarch: 3.38 in precipitation 3.4 MarApril: 4.30 in precipitation 4.3 AprMay: 5.58 in precipitation 5.6 MayJune: 4.80 in precipitation 4.8 JunJuly: 4.69 in precipitation 4.7 JulAugust: 4.24 in precipitation 4.2 AugSeptember: 3.84 in precipitation 3.8 SepOctober: 4.16 in precipitation 4.2 OctNovember: 2.91 in precipitation 2.9 NovDecember: 2.64 in precipitation 2.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mannford 6 Nw, OK (14 mi away); precipitation: Tulsa 6.3 Wsw, OK (11 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7b.

740607b
Prue, OK · 8 mi
741597b
Tulsa, OK · 8 mi
741277b
Tulsa, OK · 9 mi
740507b
Oakhurst, OK · 9 mi
741217b
Tulsa, OK · 10 mi
741417b
Tulsa, OK · 10 mi
741477b
Tulsa, OK · 10 mi
741487b
Tulsa, OK · 10 mi

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Questions about 74063

What planting zone is ZIP code 74063?

ZIP code 74063 (Sand Springs, 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 Sand Springs, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 74063 is April 6; after April 23 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mannford 6 Nw station.

When is the first frost in Sand Springs, OK?

The median first fall frost near 74063 is October 29, giving a median frost-free growing season of 207 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 74063?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 9 – Feb 23 and set transplants outside around Apr 13 – Apr 27, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 74063 get?

About 44.3 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Tulsa 6.3 Wsw station).

How hot do summers get in Sand Springs, OK?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 64 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 74063 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Choska at the center of ZIP 74063: very fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 7.0 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Sand Springs, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 74063 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 14 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 26), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Sand Springs, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 74063 is 14 h 37 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 74063 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 74063 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.