Frost dates for 72126Perryville, AR
The average last spring frost in Perryville is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 2, giving a typical growing season of about 219 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 2
- Growing season
- 219 days
Safer after Apr 15 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 19 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 8 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 28 · Apr 10 · Apr 27 | Oct 11 · Oct 24 · Nov 6 | 196 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 · Mar 30 · Apr 15 | Oct 19 · Nov 2 · Nov 20 | 219 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 26 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Oct 30 · Nov 14 · Dec 2 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Perryville
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 27 – May 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 13 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 23 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 13 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Jul 13 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Jul 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Aug 23 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 9 – Sep 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 23 – Sep 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 23 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 23 – Aug 8 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 23 – Nov 23 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72126 is matched to the NOAA station Morrilton, AR, 22.1 km away, at 340 ft elevation (58 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrilton, AR (used) | 340 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 2 |
| Alum Fk, AR | 698 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 8 |
| Nimrod Dam, AR | 480 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 11 |
| Conway, AR | 312 ft | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
Frost dates near Perryville
- Perry, AR 72125 · last Mar 30, first Nov 2
- Adona, AR 72001 · last Mar 30, first Nov 2
- Houston, AR 72070 · last Mar 30, first Nov 2
- Casa, AR 72025 · last Mar 22, first Nov 11
- Bigelow, AR 72016 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
- Paron, AR 72122 · last Mar 28, first Nov 8
- Morrilton, AR 72110 · last Mar 30, first Nov 2
- Plumerville, AR 72127 · last Apr 2, first Nov 2
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Perryville, AR?
- For ZIP code 72126, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Morrilton, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 15.
- When is the first frost in Perryville, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 2. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 19, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72126?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 219 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.