Frost dates for 72376Proctor, AR
The average last spring frost in Proctor is March 16 and the average first fall frost is November 11, giving a typical growing season of about 242 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 16
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 11
- Growing season
- 242 days
Safer after Apr 3 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 30 (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 9 · Mar 29 · Apr 13 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 217 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 3 | Oct 30 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 242 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 2 · Mar 22 | Nov 7 · Nov 24 · Dec 17 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Proctor
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 13 – Apr 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 22 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 1 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Jul 22 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 8 – May 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 31 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 29 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Jul 22 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 11 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – May 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 6 – Mar 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Apr 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Oct 2 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Mar 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Sep 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – May 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Aug 17 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 1 – Dec 2 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72376 is matched to the NOAA station West Memphis Muni Ap, AR, 6 km away, at 214 ft elevation (7 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Memphis Muni Ap, AR (used) | 214 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 11 |
| W Memphis, AR | 215 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 10 |
| Memphis Intl Ap, TN | 254 ft | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Hernando, MS | 380 ft | Mar 28 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Proctor
- Edmondson, AR 72332 · last Mar 16, first Nov 11
- West Memphis, AR 72303 · last Mar 19, first Nov 10
- Marion, AR 72364 · last Mar 16, first Nov 11
- Crawfordsville, AR 72327 · last Mar 16, first Nov 11
- Walls, MS 38686 · last Mar 19, first Nov 10
- Memphis, TN 38109 · last Mar 16, first Nov 16
- Heth, AR 72346 · last Mar 16, first Nov 11
- Lake Cormorant, MS 38641 · last Mar 28, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Proctor, AR?
- For ZIP code 72376, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 16, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the West Memphis Muni Ap, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 3.
- When is the first frost in Proctor, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 11. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 30, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72376?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 242 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.