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

Planting zone for 74076 — Stillwater, OK

ZIP code 74076 (Stillwater, Payne County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost October 30.

Where ZIP 74076 is

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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 5
First frostOct 30
2012 zone7a

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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Stillwater, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 5median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 21only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 30median — 10% chance by Oct 16
Growing season206 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 27 and returns around November 9.

From the NOAA station Stillwater 2 W, OK — 4 miles away, elevation 889 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 74076

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 15
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 15 – Mar 29
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 15 – Mar 29
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 25 – Feb 8
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 19 – May 3
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 12 – Apr 26
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 4 – Sep 18
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 16 – Nov 20
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 5) and first fall frost (Oct 30) 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 74076 came on Feb 12 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 27).

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 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.

Trees 59

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 90

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 187

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 153

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 Stillwater, OK.

Soil in Stillwater, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 74076 is Mulhall — loam, well drained.

TextureLoama good balance for most vegetables
pH6.7neutral; 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: Mulhall loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, eroded.

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 74076; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Stillwater, OK

Summer high94 °Faverage high, July
Winter low26 °Faverage low, January
Hot days76days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights88nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,052base 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
Precipitation36 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 49 °F, low 26 °F 49°26° JanFebruary: average high 54 °F, low 30 °F 54°30° FebMarch: average high 63 °F, low 38 °F 63°38° MarApril: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 58 °F 79°58° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JunJuly: average high 94 °F, low 71 °F 94°71° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 70 °F 93°70° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 61 °F 85°61° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 49 °F 73°49° OctNovember: average high 61 °F, low 37 °F 61°37° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 29 °F 51°29° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 1.32 in precipitation 1.3 JanFebruary: 1.56 in precipitation 1.6 FebMarch: 2.75 in precipitation 2.8 MarApril: 4.15 in precipitation 4.2 AprMay: 4.71 in precipitation 4.7 MayJune: 4.64 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 3.42 in precipitation 3.4 JulAugust: 3.66 in precipitation 3.7 AugSeptember: 2.94 in precipitation 2.9 SepOctober: 2.94 in precipitation 2.9 OctNovember: 2.28 in precipitation 2.3 NovDecember: 1.67 in precipitation 1.7 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Stillwater 2 W, OK (4 mi away); precipitation: Stillwater 2 W, OK (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

740747a
Stillwater, OK · <1 mi
740777a
Stillwater, OK · 4 mi
740787a
Stillwater, OK · 4 mi
740757a
Stillwater, OK · 7 mi
740597b
Perkins, OK · 7 mi
740627a
Ripley, OK · 9 mi
740327a
Glencoe, OK · 13 mi
730277b
Coyle, OK · 13 mi

All 5 ZIP codes in Stillwater → · Oklahoma planting zones →

Questions about 74076

What planting zone is ZIP code 74076?

ZIP code 74076 (Stillwater, 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 Stillwater, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 74076 is April 5; after April 21 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Stillwater 2 W station.

When is the first frost in Stillwater, OK?

The median first fall frost near 74076 is October 30, giving a median frost-free growing season of 206 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 74076?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 8 – Feb 22 and set transplants outside around Apr 12 – Apr 26, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 74076 get?

About 36 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Stillwater 2 W station).

How hot do summers get in Stillwater, OK?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in July, with about 76 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 74076 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Mulhall at the center of ZIP 74076: loam, well drained, pH about 6.7 (neutral).

Did spring come early in Stillwater, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 74076 came on Feb 12 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Stillwater, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 74076 is 14 h 37 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.