Last frost date in Fayetteville, Arkansas
April 4
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 18; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 22.
October 31
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Fayetteville Exp Stn (USC00032444), 2.1 miles from Fayetteville, elevation 1,270 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Springdale, so its frost dates are the same as Fayetteville's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 18 | Apr 4 | Apr 22 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 209
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 16 | Oct 22 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 83
What to plant now in Fayetteville
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Fayetteville: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Fayetteville: October 31
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Arkansas
- Farmington 5 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Rogers 17 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Centerton 21 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Siloam Springs 22 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Pea Ridge 26 mi · last frost Apr 4