Last frost date in Camden, Arkansas

March 21

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 2; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 7.

November 6

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 24.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Camden 1 (USC00031152), 2.1 miles from Camden, elevation 116 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

What to plant now

Frost dates for Camden, Arkansas
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springMar 2Mar 21Apr 7
First frost in fallOct 24Nov 6Nov 25

Frost-free days in an average year: 230

Light frost, frost and hard freeze in Camden
Chance in a yearAverage last in springAverage first in fall
Light frost (36°F)Every yearApr 4Oct 29
Frost (32°F)Every yearMar 21Nov 6
Hard freeze (28°F)Every yearMar 6Nov 19

Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 63

What to plant now in Camden

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.

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