Frost dates for Goodwell 2 E, OK
At Goodwell 2 E, the median last spring frost (32°F) is Apr 22 and the median first fall frost is Oct 22, for a typical growing season of 182 days. For a 90% chance that the last frost has passed, wait until May 5. Nearby ZIP codes are in USDA hardiness zones 6b to 7a.
- Apr 22Last spring frost (median)50% chance of 32°F after this date
- May 5Safer planting date10% chance of 32°F after this date
- Oct 22First fall frost (median)50% chance of 32°F by this date
- 182 daysGrowing season (median)between 32°F freezes
Last spring frost dates
The chance that the temperature drops to the threshold after each date.
| Temperature | 90% chance later | 50% chance later | 10% chance later |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 19 | May 1 | May 14 |
| 32°F | Apr 8 | Apr 22 | May 5 |
| 28°F | Mar 28 | Apr 11 | Apr 27 |
| 24°F | Mar 11 | Apr 1 | Apr 16 |
First fall frost dates
The chance that the temperature has dropped to the threshold by each date.
| Temperature | 10% chance by | 50% chance by | 90% chance by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Sep 30 | Oct 13 | Oct 25 |
| 32°F | Oct 9 | Oct 22 | Nov 3 |
| 28°F | Oct 18 | Oct 31 | Nov 12 |
| 24°F | Oct 25 | Nov 8 | Nov 21 |
Growing season length
Days between the last spring and first fall freeze, as the length reached in 9, 5 and 1 out of 10 years.
| Temperature | 9 in 10 years at least | 5 in 10 years at least | 1 in 10 years at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | 144 days | 163 days | 180 days |
| 32°F | 162 days | 182 days | 201 days |
| 28°F | 181 days | 202 days | 222 days |
| 24°F | 200 days | 221 days | 243 days |
Chance of a freeze in any year
| Temperature | Chance per year |
|---|---|
| 36°F | 100% |
| 32°F | 100% |
| 28°F | 100% |
| 24°F | 100% |
Closest ZIP codes (each is closer to another station)
| ZIP | Hardiness zone | Avg. extreme low | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73942 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 18 km |
| 73960 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 21 km |
| 73939 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 26 km |
| 79040 | 7a | 0 to 5°F | 34 km |
| 73949 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 35 km |
| 73945 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 41 km |
| 73944 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 44 km |
| 73901 | 6b | -5 to 0°F | 49 km |
Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones shown here are the values published in the USDA-ARS / Oregon State University PRISM Group 2023 ZIP code tables, shown unaltered. For the official interactive map, visit planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
About this station
- NOAA station ID USW00003055, at 36.5992, -101.5950, elevation 996 m (3,266 ft).
- Data quality: Representative (10+ years), 17 years of freeze data.
- Average days per year at or below 32°F: 127.
- Frost risk changes over short distances. Valleys and low spots freeze earlier than hillsides and city centers.
Nearby weather stations
- Goodwell Rsch Station (2 km)
- Goodwell 2 SE (4 km)
- Guymon Muni Airport (12 km)
- Hooker (44 km)
- Turpin 4 SSE (69 km)
- Boise City 2 E (80 km)
- Beaver (98 km)
- Kenton (127 km)
Sources
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, annual/seasonal normals by station (version 1.0.1), file dated June 27, 2023; documentation.
- USDA Agricultural Research Service and PRISM Group, Oregon State University, 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP code tables (CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico), files dated November 17, 2023. Data © PRISM Group, Oregon State University, https://prism.oregonstate.edu, accessed November 1, 2026. Official map: planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer ZIP Code Tabulation Areas file, dated August 30, 2024 (ZIP centroids used to find the nearest station).
Freeze dates are 30-year probabilities, not forecasts. Check your local forecast before planting tender plants.