Lawton, OK Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Lawton between Mar 1 and Mar 25. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Apr 27 and Aug 27. The last spring frost usually comes around Mar 23. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Lawton
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Mar 1 – Mar 25 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Apr 27 – Sep 29 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Apr 27 – Aug 27 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Lawton. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Lawton
- JanuaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- FebruaryNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- MarchCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizer
- OctoberFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- NovemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Lawton by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 40°F and peaks in July at 84°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Mar 1.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40°F | 43°F | 54°F | 60°F | 70°F | 80°F | 84°F | 84°F | 77°F | 66°F | 53°F | 45°F |
Lawton lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Lawton reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Feb 1 (2024) and as late as Mar 19 (2019): 46 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature. Between the typical last spring frost (Mar 23) and first fall frost (Nov 10), the growing season lasts about 232 days.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Feb 27 | Feb 25 | Nov 10 |
| 2024 | Feb 1 | Mar 11 | Nov 26 |
| 2023 | Mar 1 | Mar 20 | Oct 30 |
| 2022 | Mar 17 | Mar 14 | Nov 12 |
| 2021 | Mar 8 | Apr 21 | Nov 13 |
| 2020 | Mar 2 | Apr 15 | Oct 27 |
| 2019 | Mar 19 | Apr 1 | Oct 12 |
| 2018 | Mar 1 | Apr 15 | Nov 10 |
| 2017 | Feb 18 | Mar 16 | Oct 28 |
| 2016 | Feb 18 | Mar 25 | Nov 19 |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Lawton. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Growing cool-season grass in Lawton?
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent) | Mar 1 – Mar 25 |
| Spring fertilizer | Mar 18 – Apr 22 |
| Overseeding & seeding | Aug 27 – Oct 16 |
| Fall fertilizer | Oct 9 – Dec 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Lawton?
In a typical year, between Mar 1 and Mar 25. Put it down when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F and crabgrass starts sprouting. Early springs move this up by a week or more, so check this year's soil temperature above.
When is the best time to plant grass seed in Lawton?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Apr 27 – Aug 27, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Lawton?
The median last spring frost is Mar 23 and the median first fall frost is Nov 10 (2016–2025).
How long is the growing season in Lawton?
About 232 days, from the median last spring frost on Mar 23 to the median first fall frost on Nov 10 (2016–2025).
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