Frost dates for Fort Smith, Arkansas
In a typical year, Fort Smith’s last spring frost lands around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 6, a growing season of about 226 days. These are odds drawn from 30-year NOAA climate normals, not a promise. USDA zone 8a.
| Odds | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10 percent | Mar 4 | Oct 23 |
| 50 percent | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| 90 percent | Apr 11 | Nov 21 |
A 10 percent year is an early year, a 90 percent year a late one. Frost-sensitive planting usually waits for the 90 percent side of the last-frost band.
Soil in Fort Smith is typically around 81°F at 4 inches this time of year, estimated from the last two weeks of normal air temperatures.
Plantable now in Fort Smith
- Turnip (Purple Top White Globe)
- Broccoli (Green Magic)
- Leek (King Richard)
- Celery (Tango)
- Dill (Bouquet)
- Cilantro (Santo)
- Sweet alyssum (Snow Crystals)
- Escarole (Natacha)
Timing comes from the same temperature engine the app uses, run against Fort Smith’s normals for today.
Nearby cities
- Fayetteville, AR (around Apr 4 to Oct 31)
- Springdale, AR (around Apr 4 to Oct 31)
- Broken Arrow, OK (around Apr 1 to Nov 1)
- Tulsa, OK (around Mar 30 to Nov 4)
- Little Rock, AR (around Mar 21 to Nov 10)
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