Frost dates in Arkansas
Average last frost dates in Arkansas run from March 13 in Texarkana to April 15 in Farmington.
| Place | Last frost | First frost |
|---|---|---|
| Batesville | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Bella Vista | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| Benton | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Bentonville | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| Blytheville | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
| Bryant | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Cabot | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Camden | Mar 21 | Nov 6 |
| Centerton | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Conway | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
| El Dorado | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Farmington | Apr 15 | Oct 21 |
| Fayetteville | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Forrest City | Mar 23 | Nov 7 |
| Fort Smith | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Harrison | Apr 3 | Oct 30 |
| Hot Springs | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Jacksonville | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Jonesboro | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Little Rock | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Lowell | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| Magnolia | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| Malvern | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Marion | Mar 16 | Nov 11 |
| Maumelle | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Mountain Home | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| North Little Rock | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Paragould | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Pea Ridge | Apr 4 | Oct 30 |
| Pine Bluff | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Rogers | Apr 12 | Oct 26 |
| Russellville | Mar 29 | Nov 2 |
| Searcy | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Sherwood | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Siloam Springs | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| Springdale | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Texarkana | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Van Buren | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| West Memphis | Mar 19 | Nov 10 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest station to each place. Places of 10,000+ people (US Census Bureau, 2024 estimates) within 50 miles of a station.
When to plant in Arkansas
- Asparagus
- Lima Beans
- Green Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Chinese Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Swiss Chard
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Cantaloupe
- Okra
- Onions
- Onion Sets
- Peas
- Black-Eyed Peas
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Summer Squash (Zucchini)
- Winter Squash
- Sweet Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Watermelon