Frost dates across Arkansas
Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 12 Arkansas cities, from 30-year NOAA climate normals. Every date is a 50 percent odds line, not a promise. Pick a city for the full frost window and what is plantable there now.
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| City | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Season length | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | Mar 21 | Nov 10 | about 234 days | 8a |
| Fayetteville | Apr 4 | Oct 31 | about 210 days | 7a |
| Fort Smith | Mar 25 | Nov 6 | about 226 days | 8a |
| Springdale | Apr 4 | Oct 31 | about 210 days | 7a |
| Jonesboro | Apr 1 | Nov 1 | about 214 days | 7b |
| Texarkana | Mar 13 | Nov 13 | about 245 days | 8b |
| Russellville | Mar 29 | Nov 2 | about 218 days | 8a |
| West Memphis | Mar 19 | Nov 10 | about 236 days | 8a |
| El Dorado | Mar 24 | Nov 7 | about 228 days | 8b |
| Harrison | Mar 22 | Nov 9 | about 232 days | 7b |
| Batesville | Mar 30 | Nov 5 | about 220 days | 7b |
| Arkadelphia | Mar 26 | Nov 4 | about 223 days | 8a |
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