Last frost date in Pea Ridge, 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 23.
October 30
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 17.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Washburn 5 W (USC00238740), 9.4 miles from Pea Ridge, elevation 1,400 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 18 | Apr 4 | Apr 23 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 15 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 207
| 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 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 87
What to plant now in Pea Ridge
- 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 Pea Ridge: April 4
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Pea Ridge: October 30
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
- Rogers 9 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Centerton 12 mi · last frost Apr 8
- Fayetteville 26 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Siloam Springs 29 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Farmington 30 mi · last frost Apr 15