Last spring frost
Apr 8
Frost Dates for Highfill, AR
First fall frost
Oct 28
Growing season
203 days
Hardiness zone
7a
In an average year around Highfill, AR, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Apr 8 and the first fall frost is about Oct 28, giving roughly a 203-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Mar 21 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) | May 5 | Apr 22 | Apr 3 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 26 | Apr 8 | Mar 21 |
| Hard (28°F) | Apr 12 | Mar 27 | Mar 6 |
| Severe (24°F) | Apr 2 | Mar 13 | Feb 22 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 5 | May 1 | Apr 28 | Apr 25 | Apr 22 | Apr 18 | Apr 14 | Apr 10 | Apr 3 |
| 32°F | Apr 26 | Apr 21 | Apr 16 | Apr 12 | Apr 8 | Apr 5 | Apr 2 | Mar 29 | Mar 21 |
| 28°F | Apr 12 | Apr 7 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 22 | Mar 18 | Mar 13 | Mar 6 |
| 24°F | Apr 2 | Mar 26 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 13 | Mar 9 | Mar 5 | Feb 28 | Feb 22 |
| 20°F | Mar 21 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 | Mar 6 | Mar 3 | Feb 28 | Feb 22 | Feb 18 | Feb 11 |
| 16°F | Mar 12 | Mar 5 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 | Feb 20 | Feb 15 | Feb 9 | Feb 3 | Jan 26 |
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 5 | Oct 19 | Nov 1 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 14 | Oct 28 | Nov 12 |
| Hard (28°F) | Oct 24 | Nov 7 | Nov 25 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 3 | Nov 19 | Dec 6 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 5 | Oct 9 | Oct 13 | Oct 17 | Oct 19 | Oct 22 | Oct 25 | Oct 28 | Nov 1 |
| 32°F | Oct 14 | Oct 19 | Oct 23 | Oct 26 | Oct 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 6 | Nov 12 |
| 28°F | Oct 24 | Oct 30 | Nov 1 | Nov 4 | Nov 7 | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | Nov 20 | Nov 25 |
| 24°F | Nov 3 | Nov 6 | Nov 10 | Nov 14 | Nov 19 | Nov 23 | Nov 27 | Dec 1 | Dec 6 |
| 20°F | Nov 9 | Nov 16 | Nov 23 | Nov 26 | Nov 30 | Dec 4 | Dec 8 | Dec 14 | Dec 22 |
| 16°F | Nov 23 | Nov 30 | Dec 4 | Dec 9 | Dec 14 | Dec 19 | Dec 24 | Jan 1 | Jan 9 |
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
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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 Highfill, AR?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Highfill, AR is about Apr 8. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Mar 21.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Highfill, AR typically arrives about Oct 28. 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 Apr 8 on average, or Mar 21 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 203 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