Frost dates for 71935Caddo Gap, AR
The average last spring frost in Caddo Gap is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 235 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 235 days
Safer after Apr 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 10 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 19 · Apr 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 17 · Nov 1 · Nov 18 | 209 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 4 · Mar 26 · Apr 11 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 235 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 19 · Mar 9 · Mar 29 | Nov 5 · Nov 25 · Dec 14 | 258 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Caddo Gap
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 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71935 is matched to the NOAA station Big Fk 1 Sse, AR, 22.9 km away, at 1,200 ft elevation (157 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fk 1 Sse, AR (used) | 1,200 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 12 |
| Mt Ida 3 Se, AR | 697 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 26 |
| Mount Ida Asos, AR | 702 ft | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| Murfreesboro 1W, AR | 460 ft | Apr 5 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Caddo Gap
- Norman, AR 71960 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Langley, AR 71952 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Kirby, AR 71950 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Glenwood, AR 71943 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Newhope, AR 71959 · last Apr 5, first Nov 1
- Oden, AR 71961 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Mount Ida, AR 71957 · last Apr 2, first Oct 31
- Umpire, AR 71971 · last Mar 26, first Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Caddo Gap, AR?
- For ZIP code 71935, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Big Fk 1 Sse, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 11.
- When is the first frost in Caddo Gap, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71935?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 235 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.