Last frost date in Benton, Arkansas
March 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 3; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 13.
November 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Benton (USC00030582), 1.7 miles from Benton, elevation 310 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Bryant, so its frost dates are the same as Benton's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 3 | Mar 24 | Apr 13 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 26 | Nov 7 | Nov 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 229
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 7 | Oct 30 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 64
What to plant now in Benton
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 20 Benton: March 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Benton: November 7
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Arkansas
- Little Rock 16 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Malvern 20 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Maumelle 21 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Hot Springs 28 mi · last frost Mar 19
- Sherwood 28 mi · last frost Mar 16
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