Frost dates for 72348Hughes, AR
The average last spring frost in Hughes is March 14 and the average first fall frost is November 15, giving a typical growing season of about 248 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 14
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 15
- Growing season
- 248 days
Safer after Apr 2 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 19 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 6 · Mar 27 · Apr 12 | Oct 23 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 223 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 23 · Mar 14 · Apr 2 | Nov 1 · Nov 15 · Dec 4 | 248 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 1 · Mar 19 | Nov 9 · Nov 29 · Dec 21 | 274 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Hughes
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 11 – Apr 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 26 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – Aug 5 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – May 14 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Aug 28 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Jul 26 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 13 – May 14 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Apr 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 29 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 31 – Jan 27 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Feb 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Jul 26 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 11 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Mar 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 5 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 5 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 22 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 11 – Apr 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Oct 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 5 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 14 – Apr 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Aug 21 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 5 – Dec 6 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72348 is matched to the NOAA station Tunica 2 N, MS, 26 km away, at 206 ft elevation (1 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunica 2 N, MS (used) | 206 ft | Mar 14 | Nov 15 |
| West Memphis Muni Ap, AR | 214 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 11 |
| W Memphis, AR | 215 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 10 |
| Marianna 2 S, AR | 234 ft | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
Frost dates near Hughes
- Brickeys, AR 72320 · last Mar 14, first Nov 15
- Heth, AR 72346 · last Mar 16, first Nov 11
- Widener, AR 72394 · last Mar 23, first Nov 7
- Robinsonville, MS 38664 · last Mar 14, first Nov 15
- Edmondson, AR 72332 · last Mar 16, first Nov 11
- Madison, AR 72359 · last Mar 23, first Nov 7
- Proctor, AR 72376 · last Mar 16, first Nov 11
- Haynes, AR 72341 · last Mar 18, first Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hughes, AR?
- For ZIP code 72348, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tunica 2 N, MS weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 2.
- When is the first frost in Hughes, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 15. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72348?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 248 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.