Frost dates for 71826Bradley, AR
The average last spring frost in Bradley is March 19 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 238 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 19
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 238 days
Safer after Apr 6 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 17 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 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 17 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 19 · Apr 6 | Oct 28 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 238 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 11 · Mar 5 · Mar 25 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 19 | 266 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Bradley
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 16 – Apr 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – May 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Mar 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71826 is matched to the NOAA station Lewisville, AR, 28.8 km away, at 340 ft elevation (94 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville, AR (used) | 340 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 12 |
| Magnolia, AR | 372 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| Benton 5E, LA | 200 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 14 |
| Atlanta, TX | 315 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Bradley
- Taylor, AR 71861 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Springhill, LA 71075 · last Mar 30, first Nov 6
- Cullen, LA 71021 · last Mar 30, first Nov 6
- Plain Dealing, LA 71064 · last Mar 6, first Nov 19
- Sarepta, LA 71071 · last Mar 30, first Nov 6
- Garland City, AR 71839 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Ida, LA 71044 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Lewisville, AR 71845 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Bradley, AR?
- For ZIP code 71826, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lewisville, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 6.
- When is the first frost in Bradley, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 28, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71826?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 238 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.