Frost dates for 71837Fouke, AR
The average last spring frost in Fouke is March 13 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 246 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 13
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 246 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 18 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 14 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 19 | 220 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 13 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 13 · Dec 3 | 246 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 1 · Feb 28 · Mar 18 | Nov 7 · Nov 27 · Dec 20 | 272 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Fouke
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 10 – Apr 18 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 24 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – Aug 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – May 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Jul 24 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 12 – May 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Apr 28 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 12 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Jan 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Feb 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 10 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 28 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Apr 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71837 is matched to the NOAA station Texarkana Webb Fld, AR, 19.5 km away, at 361 ft elevation (69 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana Webb Fld, AR (used) | 361 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Texarkana, TX | 390 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
| Wright Patman Dm & Lk, TX | 282 ft | Mar 4 | Nov 21 |
| Atlanta, TX | 315 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Fouke
- Genoa, AR 71840 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Texarkana, AR 71854 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Garland City, AR 71839 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Doddridge, AR 71834 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Bloomburg, TX 75556 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Nash, TX 75569 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- Queen City, TX 75572 · last Mar 19, first Nov 11
- Lewisville, AR 71845 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Fouke, AR?
- For ZIP code 71837, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Texarkana Webb Fld, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Fouke, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. 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 71837?
- 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.