Frost dates for 71822Ashdown, AR
The average last spring frost in Ashdown is March 24 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 233 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 24
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 233 days
Safer after Apr 8 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 20 · Apr 5 · Apr 21 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 211 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 24 · Apr 8 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Nov 28 | 233 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 11 · Mar 30 | Nov 5 · Nov 21 · Dec 10 | 255 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ashdown
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 21 – Apr 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – Aug 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 24 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Jul 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 24 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 9 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – May 9 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Mar 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Mar 30 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 24 – May 9 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71822 is matched to the NOAA station Ashdown 4 Sse, AR, 7.4 km away, at 320 ft elevation (5 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdown 4 Sse, AR (used) | 320 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 11 |
| Texarkana, TX | 390 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Texarkana Webb Fld, AR | 361 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Nashville, AR | 400 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 9 |
Frost dates near Ashdown
- Wilton, AR 71865 · last Mar 24, first Nov 11
- Ogden, AR 71853 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Ben Lomond, AR 71823 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
- Alleene, AR 71820 · last Mar 26, first Nov 5
- Hooks, TX 75561 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Foreman, AR 71836 · last Mar 29, first Nov 5
- Texarkana, TX 75503 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Saratoga, AR 71859 · last Mar 26, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ashdown, AR?
- For ZIP code 71822, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 24, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Ashdown 4 Sse, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 8.
- When is the first frost in Ashdown, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71822?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 233 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.