Frost dates for 71678Yorktown, AR
The average last spring frost in Yorktown is March 15 and the average first fall frost is November 17, giving a typical growing season of about 246 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 15
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 17
- Growing season
- 246 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 21 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 29 · Apr 16 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 20 | 221 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 15 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 246 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 2 · Mar 23 | Nov 8 · Dec 1 · Dec 24 | 272 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Yorktown
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Apr 20 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 28 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – Aug 7 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 30 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Jul 28 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 14 – May 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 30 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 14 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 15 – Feb 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 7 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 30 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Apr 4 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Mar 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 31 – Sep 7 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 8 – Aug 23 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 7 – Dec 8 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71678 is matched to the NOAA station Cane Creek Sp, AR, 9.7 km away, at 260 ft elevation (86 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Creek Sp, AR (used) | 260 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Dumas, AR | 163 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 14 |
| Pine Bluff Grider Fld, AR | 207 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Arkansas Post, AR | 194 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Yorktown
- Gould, AR 71643 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Grady, AR 71644 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Star City, AR 71667 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Moscow, AR 71659 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Dumas, AR 71639 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Pickens, AR 71662 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Reydell, AR 72133 · last Mar 10, first Nov 18
- Gillett, AR 72055 · last Mar 10, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Yorktown, AR?
- For ZIP code 71678, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Cane Creek Sp, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Yorktown, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 17. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71678?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 246 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.