Frost dates for 72624Compton, AR
The average last spring frost in Compton is April 13 and the average first fall frost is October 29, giving a typical growing season of about 199 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 13
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 29
- Growing season
- 199 days
Safer after Apr 28 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 16 (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) | Apr 10 · Apr 24 · May 7 | Oct 6 · Oct 20 · Nov 1 | 178 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 13 · Apr 28 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 14 | 199 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 15 · Apr 2 · Apr 20 | Oct 25 · Nov 8 · Nov 27 | 220 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Compton
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 13 – May 19 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 9 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jul 19 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jun 13 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Aug 11 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 29 – Jul 9 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 13 – Jun 13 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 6 – May 29 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 28 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 13 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Feb 26 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 23 – Mar 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 29 – Jul 9 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 13 – Mar 13 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – Apr 13 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Aug 19 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 29 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 19 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Sep 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 13 – May 3 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 30 – Apr 19 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 19 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 13 – May 29 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 19 – Aug 4 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 19 – Nov 19 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72624 is matched to the NOAA station Kingston 2S, AR, 21.4 km away, at 2,145 ft elevation (154 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston 2S, AR (used) | 2,145 ft | Apr 13 | Oct 29 |
| Harrison, AR | 1,132 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 9 |
| Harrison Boone Co Ap, AR | 1,374 ft | Apr 3 | Oct 30 |
| Deer, AR | 2,375 ft | Apr 7 | Nov 4 |
Frost dates near Compton
- Ponca, AR 72670 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
- Jasper, AR 72641 · last Mar 22, first Nov 9
- Marble Falls, AR 72648 · last Mar 22, first Nov 9
- Parthenon, AR 72666 · last Apr 7, first Nov 4
- Kingston, AR 72742 · last Mar 30, first Nov 7
- Alpena, AR 72611 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
- Harrison, AR 72602 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
- Hasty, AR 72640 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Compton, AR?
- For ZIP code 72624, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 13, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Kingston 2S, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 28.
- When is the first frost in Compton, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 29. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 16, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72624?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 199 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.