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

Planting zone for 74644 — Marland, OK

ZIP code 74644 (Marland, Noble County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 10 and the first fall frost October 27.

Where ZIP 74644 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 10
First frostOct 27
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 Marland, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 10median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 27only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 27median — 10% chance by Oct 14
Growing season200 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 29 and returns around November 5.

From the NOAA station Ponca City Municipal Airport, OK — 12 miles away, elevation 1,001 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 74644

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 13
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 27 – Mar 20
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 13 – Mar 27
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 17 – May 1
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 24 – May 8
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 17 – May 1
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 1 – Sep 15
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 13 – Nov 17
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 10) and first fall frost (Oct 27) 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 74644 came on Feb 14 — 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 1).

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 Marland, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 74644 is Grainola — clay loam, well drained.

TextureClay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH6.0slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter5.8%high
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Grainola-Ashport frequently flooded-Mulhall complex, 0 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 74644; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Marland, OK

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low25 °Faverage low, January
Hot days74days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights89nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days4,948base 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
Precipitation37.2 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall7 inper year; 2 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 47 °F, low 25 °F 47°25° JanFebruary: average high 52 °F, low 28 °F 52°28° FebMarch: average high 62 °F, low 37 °F 62°37° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 46 °F 71°46° AprMay: average high 79 °F, low 57 °F 79°57° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 67 °F 88°67° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 71 °F 93°71° JulAugust: average high 92 °F, low 70 °F 92°70° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 61 °F 84°61° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 48 °F 73°48° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 36 °F 60°36° NovDecember: average high 49 °F, low 27 °F 49°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 1.01 in precipitation, 1.6 in snowfall 1.0❄2 JanFebruary: 1.39 in precipitation, 1.2 in snowfall 1.4❄1 FebMarch: 2.85 in precipitation, 1.8 in snowfall 2.9❄2 MarApril: 3.91 in precipitation 3.9 AprMay: 5.61 in precipitation 5.6 MayJune: 5.68 in precipitation 5.7 JunJuly: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 JulAugust: 3.20 in precipitation 3.2 AugSeptember: 2.70 in precipitation 2.7 SepOctober: 3.39 in precipitation 3.4 OctNovember: 1.91 in precipitation, 0.2 in snowfall 1.9 NovDecember: 1.70 in precipitation, 2.6 in snowfall 1.7❄3 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Ponca City Municipal Airport, OK (12 mi away); precipitation: Red Rock, OK (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

746517a
Red Rock, OK · 7 mi
746027a
Ponca City, OK · 10 mi
746017a
Ponca City, OK · 10 mi
746047a
Ponca City, OK · 12 mi
746537a
Tonkawa, OK · 15 mi
730617a
Morrison, OK · 15 mi
746307a
Billings, OK · 19 mi
730777a
Perry, OK · 20 mi

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Questions about 74644

What planting zone is ZIP code 74644?

ZIP code 74644 (Marland, 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 Marland, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 74644 is April 10; after April 27 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Ponca City Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Marland, OK?

The median first fall frost near 74644 is October 27, giving a median frost-free growing season of 200 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 74644?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 13 – Feb 27 and set transplants outside around Apr 17 – May 1, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 74644 get?

About 37.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Red Rock station).

How hot do summers get in Marland, OK?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 74 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 74644 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Grainola at the center of ZIP 74644: clay loam, well drained, pH about 6.0 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Marland, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 74644 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 15 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 1), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Marland, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 74644 is 14 h 40 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.