Frost dates for 71956Mountain Pine, AR
The average last spring frost in Mountain Pine is March 19 and the average first fall frost is November 13, giving a typical growing season of about 239 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 19
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 13
- Growing season
- 239 days
Safer after Apr 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 28 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 12 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 14 · Apr 2 · Apr 19 | Oct 19 · Nov 3 · Nov 19 | 215 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 1 · Mar 19 · Apr 7 | Oct 28 · Nov 13 · Dec 3 | 239 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 13 · Mar 6 · Mar 26 | Nov 7 · Nov 27 · Dec 18 | 266 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Mountain Pine
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 24 |
| 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 3 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 26 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 24 |
| 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 14 – Jul 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 3 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – May 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 20 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 3 – Oct 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Mar 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 4 – Aug 19 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 3 – Dec 4 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71956 is matched to the NOAA station Hot Springs 1 Nne, AR, 13.5 km away, at 626 ft elevation (115 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs 1 Nne, AR (used) | 626 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Blakely Mtn Dam, AR | 426 ft | Apr 3 | Nov 4 |
| Hot Springs Asos, AR | 535 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Alum Fk, AR | 698 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
Frost dates near Mountain Pine
- Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902 · last Mar 19, first Nov 13
- Royal, AR 71968 · last Apr 3, first Nov 4
- Jessieville, AR 71949 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Hot Springs Village, AR 71910 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Pearcy, AR 71964 · last Mar 19, first Nov 13
- Lonsdale, AR 72087 · last Mar 19, first Nov 13
- Jones Mill, AR 72105 · last Mar 31, first Nov 5
- Bonnerdale, AR 71933 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Mountain Pine, AR?
- For ZIP code 71956, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hot Springs 1 Nne, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 7.
- When is the first frost in Mountain Pine, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 13. 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 71956?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 239 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.