Last spring frost
Mar 18
Frost Dates for Jacksonport, AR
First fall frost
Nov 11
Growing season
240 days
Hardiness zone
8a
In an average year around Jacksonport, AR, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 18 and the first fall frost is about Nov 11, giving roughly a 240-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 28 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Apr 14 | Mar 31 | Mar 13 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 4 | Mar 18 | Feb 28 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 25 | Mar 6 | Feb 16 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 15 | Feb 25 | Jan 31 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 14 | Apr 9 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 23 | Mar 19 | Mar 13 |
| 32°F | Apr 4 | Mar 31 | Mar 25 | Mar 21 | Mar 18 | Mar 14 | Mar 10 | Mar 5 | Feb 28 |
| 28°F | Mar 25 | Mar 18 | Mar 15 | Mar 10 | Mar 6 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 23 | Feb 16 |
| 24°F | Mar 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 25 | Feb 20 | Feb 14 | Feb 8 | Jan 31 |
| 20°F | Mar 7 | Mar 1 | Feb 24 | Feb 17 | Feb 11 | Feb 6 | Feb 1 | Jan 26 | Jan 15 |
| 16°F | Mar 1 | Feb 20 | Feb 11 | Feb 5 | Jan 31 | Jan 26 | Jan 19 | Jan 11 | Jan 1 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 20 | Oct 31 | Nov 15 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 31 | Nov 11 | Dec 1 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 6 | Nov 25 | Dec 14 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 15 | Dec 8 | Jan 3 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 20 | Oct 24 | Oct 27 | Oct 29 | Oct 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 15 |
| 32°F | Oct 31 | Nov 3 | Nov 5 | Nov 8 | Nov 11 | Nov 14 | Nov 19 | Nov 24 | Dec 1 |
| 28°F | Nov 6 | Nov 12 | Nov 16 | Nov 20 | Nov 25 | Nov 28 | Dec 3 | Dec 7 | Dec 14 |
| 24°F | Nov 15 | Nov 23 | Nov 28 | Dec 3 | Dec 8 | Dec 14 | Dec 19 | Dec 25 | Jan 3 |
| 20°F | Nov 29 | Dec 8 | Dec 16 | Dec 23 | Dec 29 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 14 | Jan 25 |
| 16°F | Dec 12 | Dec 20 | Dec 29 | Jan 1 | Jan 6 | Jan 12 | Jan 17 | Jan 26 | Feb 6 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
@endif These dates are computed from the nearest official weather station with long-term records: Newport, Ar, about 3.2 miles away@if(!empty($station['elevation_ft'])), at 228 ft elevation. The further the station and the greater the elevation difference from your yard, the more your local frost timing can vary.
How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Jacksonport, AR?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Jacksonport, AR is about Mar 18. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 28.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Jacksonport, AR typically arrives about Nov 11. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Mar 18 on average, or Feb 28 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 240 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026