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

Planting zone for 74734 — Eagletown, OK

ZIP code 74734 (Eagletown, McCurtain County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 26 and the first fall frost November 5.

Where ZIP 74734 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.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostMar 26
First frostNov 5
2012 zone8a

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 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Eagletown, OK

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 26median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 11only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 5median — 10% chance by Oct 21
Growing season226 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 9 and returns around November 15.

From the NOAA station De Queen Sevier Co. Airport, AR — 8 miles away, elevation 354 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 74734

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 12 – Mar 5
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 5 – Mar 19
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 5 – Mar 19
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 29 – Feb 12
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 15 – Jan 29
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 9 – Apr 23
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 10 – Sep 24
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 22 – Nov 26
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 26) and first fall frost (Nov 5) 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 74734 came on Feb 12 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 13).

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 Eagletown, OK

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 74734 is Pickens — gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureGravelly silt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.8moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter0.75%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Pickens gravelly silt loam, 5 to 15 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 74734; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Eagletown, OK

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July
Winter low31 °Faverage low, January
Hot days82days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights68nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,535base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 26 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 53 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation44.4 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 55 °F, low 31 °F 55°31° JanFebruary: average high 59 °F, low 35 °F 59°35° FebMarch: average high 67 °F, low 42 °F 67°42° MarApril: average high 75 °F, low 50 °F 75°50° AprMay: average high 82 °F, low 60 °F 82°60° MayJune: average high 89 °F, low 68 °F 89°68° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 71 °F 93°71° JulAugust: average high 93 °F, low 70 °F 93°70° AugSeptember: average high 88 °F, low 63 °F 88°63° SepOctober: average high 77 °F, low 51 °F 77°51° OctNovember: average high 65 °F, low 40 °F 65°40° NovDecember: average high 56 °F, low 34 °F 56°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.92 in precipitation 2.9 JanFebruary: 3.27 in precipitation 3.3 FebMarch: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 MarApril: 4.69 in precipitation 4.7 AprMay: 5.07 in precipitation 5.1 MayJune: 4.30 in precipitation 4.3 JunJuly: 2.95 in precipitation 3.0 JulAugust: 2.59 in precipitation 2.6 AugSeptember: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 SepOctober: 3.82 in precipitation 3.8 OctNovember: 3.23 in precipitation 3.2 NovDecember: 4.17 in precipitation 4.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: De Queen Sevier Co. Airport, AR (8 mi away); precipitation: De Queen Sevier Co. Airport, AR (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

718328a
De Queen, AR · 11 mi
718418a
Gillham, AR · 12 mi
719448a
Grannis, AR · 16 mi
747288a
Broken Bow, OK · 17 mi
718668a
Winthrop, AR · 18 mi
719738a
Wickes, AR · 19 mi
718428a
Horatio, AR · 20 mi
747378a
Golden, OK · 21 mi

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Questions about 74734

What planting zone is ZIP code 74734?

ZIP code 74734 (Eagletown, OK) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Eagletown, OK?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 74734 is March 26; after April 11 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, De Queen Sevier Co. Airport station.

When is the first frost in Eagletown, OK?

The median first fall frost near 74734 is November 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 226 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 74734?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 29 – Feb 12 and set transplants outside around Apr 2 – Apr 16, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 74734 get?

About 44.4 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, De Queen Sevier Co. Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Eagletown, OK?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 82 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 74734 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Pickens at the center of ZIP 74734: gravelly silt loam, somewhat excessively drained, pH about 5.8 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Eagletown, OK in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 74734 came on Feb 12 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 13), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Eagletown, OK?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 74734 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.