Frost dates for 72474Walcott, AR
The average last spring frost in Walcott is March 26 and the average first fall frost is November 6, giving a typical growing season of about 227 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 6
- Growing season
- 227 days
Safer after Apr 10 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 26 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 6 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 22 · Apr 5 · Apr 20 | Oct 17 · Oct 27 · Nov 9 | 205 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 9 · Mar 26 · Apr 10 | Oct 26 · Nov 6 · Nov 23 | 227 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 13 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 17 · Dec 4 | 250 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Walcott
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 23 – May 1 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – Jul 27 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 26 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Aug 19 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – Jul 17 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 25 – May 26 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 25 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 8 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Jul 17 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 23 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Jul 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Aug 27 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – May 11 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 13 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Apr 15 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 27 – Sep 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 12 – Apr 1 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 20 – Aug 27 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 26 – May 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 27 – Aug 12 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 27 – Nov 27 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72474 is matched to the NOAA station Paragould 1S, AR, 15.7 km away, at 270 ft elevation (68 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould 1S, AR (used) | 270 ft | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Jonesboro 2 Ne, AR | 310 ft | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Jonesboro Muni Ap, AR | 262 ft | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Pocahontas 1, AR | 315 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
Frost dates near Walcott
- Beech Grove, AR 72412 · last Mar 26, first Nov 6
- Paragould, AR 72450 · last Mar 26, first Nov 6
- Brookland, AR 72417 · last Apr 1, first Nov 1
- Bono, AR 72416 · last Apr 1, first Nov 1
- Delaplaine, AR 72425 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- O Kean, AR 72449 · last Mar 31, first Nov 1
- Sedgwick, AR 72465 · last Mar 27, first Nov 5
- State University, AR 72467 · last Apr 1, first Nov 1
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Walcott, AR?
- For ZIP code 72474, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Paragould 1S, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 10.
- When is the first frost in Walcott, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 6. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 26, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72474?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 227 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.