Frost dates for 72633Everton, AR
The average last spring frost in Everton is April 15 and the average first fall frost is October 22, giving a typical growing season of about 189 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Apr 15
- Average first fall frost
- Oct 22
- Growing season
- 189 days
Safer after May 1 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 7 (1-in-10 risk)
Last frost typically in 170 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 13 · Apr 27 · May 11 | Sep 30 · Oct 12 · Oct 25 | 168 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 30 · Apr 15 · May 1 | Oct 7 · Oct 22 · Nov 4 | 189 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 17 · Apr 4 · Apr 20 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 15 | 210 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Everton
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 15 – May 21 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | May 1 – Jul 2 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jul 12 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jun 15 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Aug 4 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | May 1 – Jul 2 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | May 15 – Jun 15 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | May 8 – May 31 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 30 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 15 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 1 – Feb 28 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 25 – Mar 31 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 22 – Jul 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 22 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – Apr 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 12 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 12 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 31 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Aug 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 8 – Apr 21 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 29 – Sep 2 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 15 – May 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 12 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 1 – Apr 21 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 5 – Aug 12 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Apr 15 – May 31 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jun 12 – Jul 28 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Oct 12 – Nov 12 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 72633 is matched to the NOAA station Lead Hill, AR, 29.6 km away, at 830 ft elevation (157 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Hill, AR (used) | 830 ft | Apr 15 | Oct 22 |
| Harrison, AR | 1,132 ft | Mar 22 | Nov 9 |
| Harrison Boone Co Ap, AR | 1,374 ft | Apr 3 | Oct 30 |
| Gilbert, AR | 606 ft | Apr 14 | Oct 22 |
Frost dates near Everton
- Western Grove, AR 72685 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
- Pindall, AR 72669 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Pyatt, AR 72672 · last Apr 15, first Oct 22
- Valley Springs, AR 72682 · last Apr 11, first Oct 26
- Yellville, AR 72687 · last Apr 15, first Oct 22
- Harrison, AR 72602 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
- Hasty, AR 72640 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
- Bergman, AR 72615 · last Apr 3, first Oct 30
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Everton, AR?
- For ZIP code 72633, the average last spring frost (32°F) is April 15, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Lead Hill, AR weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after May 1.
- When is the first frost in Everton, AR?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is October 22. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 72633?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 189 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.