Frost dates for 72122Paron, AR
The average last spring frost in Paron is March 28 and the average first fall frost is November 8, giving a typical growing season of about 226 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 28
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 8
- Growing season
- 226 days
Safer after Apr 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 26 (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 25 · Apr 8 · Apr 25 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 202 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 28 · Apr 12 | Oct 26 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 226 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 15 · Apr 2 | Nov 3 · Nov 19 · Dec 5 | 248 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Paron
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 25 – May 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 19 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – Jul 29 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Jul 19 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 27 – May 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 20 – May 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 27 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 10 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 12 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Feb 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 28 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – May 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Apr 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Apr 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 29 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 28 – May 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Aug 14 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 29 – Nov 29 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72122 is matched to the NOAA station Alum Fk, AR, 8.6 km away, at 698 ft elevation (42 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Fk, AR (used) | 698 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
| Benton, AR | 310 ft | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Marche, AR | 272 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Hot Springs 1 Nne, AR | 626 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
Frost dates near Paron
- Benton, AR 72158 · last Mar 24, first Nov 7
- Little Rock, AR 72223 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- Perryville, AR 72126 · last Mar 30, first Nov 2
- Roland, AR 72135 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Bigelow, AR 72016 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Hot Springs Village, AR 71910 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Lonsdale, AR 72087 · last Mar 19, first Nov 13
- Jessieville, AR 71949 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Paron, AR?
- For ZIP code 72122, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 28, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Alum Fk, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 12.
- When is the first frost in Paron, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 8. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72122?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 226 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.