Frost dates for 72534Floral, AR
The average last spring frost in Floral is April 8 and the average first fall frost is October 26, giving a typical growing season of about 201 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 8
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 26
- Growing season
- 201 days
Safer after Apr 24 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 13 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 1 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) | Apr 6 · Apr 20 · May 5 | Oct 3 · Oct 18 · Oct 28 | 178 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 23 · Apr 8 · Apr 24 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 8 | 201 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 7 · Mar 27 · Apr 13 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 22 | 222 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Floral
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 | Mar 8 – May 14 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 6 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jul 16 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jun 8 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 24 – Jul 6 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 8 – Jun 8 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 1 – May 24 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 23 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 8 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 25 – Feb 21 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 18 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 26 – Jul 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 8 – Mar 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 8 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – May 24 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 14 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 28 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Sep 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 25 – Apr 14 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 8 – May 24 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 16 – Aug 1 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 16 – Nov 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72534 is matched to the NOAA station Batesville Lvstk, AR, 26 km away, at 571 ft elevation (190 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Lvstk, AR (used) | 571 ft | Apr 8 | Oct 26 |
| Batesville L&D 1, AR | 290 ft | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Batesville 8 Wnw, AR | 455 ft | Apr 9 | Oct 25 |
| Greers Ferry Dam, AR | 527 ft | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
Frost dates near Floral
- Pleasant Plains, AR 72568 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Concord, AR 72523 · last Apr 8, first Oct 26
- Locust Grove, AR 72550 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Wilburn, AR 72179 · last Mar 31, first Nov 6
- Salado, AR 72575 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Desha, AR 72527 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
- Ida, AR 72546 · last Mar 31, first Nov 6
- Rosie, AR 72571 · last Mar 30, first Nov 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Floral, AR?
- For ZIP code 72534, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Batesville Lvstk, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 24.
- When is the first frost in Floral, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 26. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72534?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 201 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.