Frost dates for 72133Reydell, AR
The average last spring frost in Reydell is March 10 and the average first fall frost is November 18, giving a typical growing season of about 251 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 10
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 18
- Growing season
- 251 days
Safer after Mar 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 2 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 4 · Mar 23 · Apr 9 | Oct 24 · Nov 7 · Nov 25 | 229 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 20 · Mar 10 · Mar 28 | Nov 2 · Nov 18 · Dec 8 | 251 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 1 · Feb 28 · Mar 15 | Nov 11 · Dec 2 · Dec 25 | 278 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Reydell
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 7 – Apr 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 26 – Jul 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – May 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Jul 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Apr 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 8 – Dec 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72133 is matched to the NOAA station Arkansas Post, AR, 26.1 km away, at 194 ft elevation (17 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Post, AR (used) | 194 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 18 |
| Dumas, AR | 163 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 14 |
| Pine Bluff Grider Fld, AR | 207 ft | Mar 13 | Nov 13 |
| Cane Creek Sp, AR | 260 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 17 |
Frost dates near Reydell
- Grady, AR 71644 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Gould, AR 71643 · last Mar 12, first Nov 14
- Gillett, AR 72055 · last Mar 10, first Nov 18
- Moscow, AR 71659 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
- Yorktown, AR 71678 · last Mar 15, first Nov 17
- De Witt, AR 72042 · last Mar 17, first Nov 10
- Humphrey, AR 72073 · last Mar 11, first Nov 17
- Altheimer, AR 72004 · last Mar 13, first Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Reydell, AR?
- For ZIP code 72133, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Arkansas Post, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 28.
- When is the first frost in Reydell, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 2, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72133?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 251 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.