Frost dates for 71711Camden, AR
The average last spring frost in Camden is March 21 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 230 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 21
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 230 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 24 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 11 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 16 · Apr 4 · Apr 21 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 208 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 21 · Apr 7 | Oct 24 · Nov 6 · Nov 25 | 230 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 6 · Mar 26 | Nov 1 · Nov 19 · Dec 8 | 257 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Camden
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 18 – Apr 26 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 5 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 20 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 3 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 5 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 18 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – May 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 10 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Mar 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 21 – May 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71711 is matched to the NOAA station Camden 1, AR, 1.8 km away, at 116 ft elevation (61 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden 1, AR (used) | 116 ft | Mar 21 | Nov 6 |
| Sparkman, AR | 170 ft | Mar 29 | Nov 4 |
| El Dorado S Ar Rgnl Ap, AR | 252 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Calion L&D, AR | 77 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Camden
- Camden, AR 71701 · last Mar 21, first Nov 6
- Chidester, AR 71726 · last Mar 21, first Nov 6
- Louann, AR 71751 · last Mar 21, first Nov 6
- Stephens, AR 71764 · last Mar 21, first Nov 6
- Bearden, AR 71720 · last Mar 26, first Nov 6
- Smackover, AR 71762 · last Mar 24, first Nov 7
- Hampton, AR 71744 · last Mar 18, first Nov 7
- Bluff City, AR 71722 · last Mar 29, first Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Camden, AR?
- For ZIP code 71711, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Camden 1, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Camden, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 24, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71711?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 230 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.