Frost dates for 72460Ravenden Springs, AR
The average last spring frost in Ravenden Springs is March 31 and the average first fall frost is November 1, giving a typical growing season of about 214 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 31
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 1
- Growing season
- 214 days
Safer after Apr 18 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 148 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 12 · Apr 29 | Oct 10 · Oct 23 · Nov 3 | 193 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 18 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 214 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 1 · Mar 18 · Apr 7 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 238 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Ravenden Springs
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 28 – May 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – Jul 22 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – May 31 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Aug 14 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 16 – Jul 12 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 30 – May 31 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 23 – May 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 30 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 13 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 10 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 2 – Jul 12 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Aug 12 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 28 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Mar 31 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 22 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – May 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 28 – Apr 20 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Sep 22 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 17 – Apr 6 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 31 – May 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Aug 7 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 22 – Nov 22 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72460 is matched to the NOAA station Pocahontas 1, AR, 22.2 km away, at 315 ft elevation (105 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas 1, AR (used) | 315 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Hardy, AR | 400 ft | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Mammoth Spring, AR | 502 ft | Apr 12 | Oct 24 |
| Alicia 2Nne, AR | 258 ft | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
Frost dates near Ravenden Springs
- Imboden, AR 72434 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Ravenden, AR 72459 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Williford, AR 72482 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Hardy, AR 72542 · last Apr 4, first Oct 31
- Pocahontas, AR 72455 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Black Rock, AR 72415 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Warm Springs, AR 72478 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Myrtle, MO 65778 · last Apr 12, first Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ravenden Springs, AR?
- For ZIP code 72460, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 31, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Pocahontas 1, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 18.
- When is the first frost in Ravenden Springs, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 1. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 21, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72460?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 214 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.