Frost dates for 72527Desha, AR
The average last spring frost in Desha is March 30 and the average first fall frost is November 5, giving a typical growing season of about 221 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 30
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 5
- Growing season
- 221 days
Safer after Apr 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 22 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 4 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 26 · Apr 10 · Apr 27 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 198 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 11 · Mar 30 · Apr 14 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 221 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 4 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 5 | 245 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Desha
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 27 – May 5 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 16 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 26 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – May 30 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Aug 18 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 15 – Jul 16 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – May 30 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 22 – May 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 14 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 29 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 12 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 6 – Jul 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 27 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Mar 30 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 26 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – May 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Apr 5 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Sep 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 27 – Apr 19 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 16 – Apr 5 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 26 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – May 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Aug 11 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 26 – Nov 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72527 is matched to the NOAA station Batesville L&D 1, AR, 5.8 km away, at 290 ft elevation (28 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville L&D 1, AR (used) | 290 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Batesville 8 Wnw, AR | 455 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 25 |
| Batesville Lvstk, AR | 571 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 26 |
| Greers Ferry Dam, AR | 527 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Desha
- Locust Grove, AR 72550 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Batesville, AR 72501 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Salado, AR 72575 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Cushman, AR 72526 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Floral, AR 72534 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Marcella, AR 72555 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Concord, AR 72523 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Rosie, AR 72571 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Desha, AR?
- For ZIP code 72527, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 30, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Batesville L&D 1, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 14.
- When is the first frost in Desha, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 22, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72527?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 221 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.