Frost dates for 71747Huttig, AR
The average last spring frost in Huttig is March 25 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 226 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 25
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 226 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 20 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 2 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 18 · Apr 7 · Apr 24 | Oct 11 · Oct 25 · Nov 8 | 202 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 2 · Mar 25 · Apr 10 | Oct 20 · Nov 5 · Nov 23 | 226 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 9 · Mar 30 | Oct 31 · Nov 18 · Dec 7 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Huttig
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 22 – Apr 30 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – May 25 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 10 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – May 25 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 17 – May 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 9 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 24 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 7 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Apr 9 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Mar 25 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – May 10 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 31 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 22 – Apr 14 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 11 – Mar 31 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – May 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71747 is matched to the NOAA station Monroe 26 N, LA, 19.5 km away, at 88 ft elevation (24 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe 26 N, LA (used) | 88 ft | Mar 25 | Nov 5 |
| Crossett 2 Sse, AR | 180 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| Farmerville, LA | 180 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 16 |
| Calion L&D, AR | 77 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 7 |
Frost dates near Huttig
- Strong, AR 71765 · last Mar 18, first Nov 7
- Marion, LA 71260 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Crossett, AR 71635 · last Mar 18, first Nov 11
- Lawson, AR 71750 · last Mar 18, first Nov 7
- Farmerville, LA 71241 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Spearsville, LA 71277 · last Mar 14, first Nov 16
- Sterlington, LA 71280 · last Mar 15, first Nov 12
- Hermitage, AR 71647 · last Mar 20, first Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Huttig, AR?
- For ZIP code 71747, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 25, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Monroe 26 N, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Huttig, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71747?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 226 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.