Last frost date in El Dorado, Arkansas
March 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 1; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 9.
November 7
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 24.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station El Dorado S Ar Rgnl AP (USW00093992), 8.7 miles from El Dorado, elevation 252 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 1 | Mar 24 | Apr 9 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 24 | Nov 7 | Nov 26 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 230
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 29 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 9 | Nov 20 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 53
What to plant now in El Dorado
- 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 El Dorado: March 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 El Dorado: 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
- Camden 26 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Magnolia 33 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Texarkana 78 mi · last frost Mar 13
- Pine Bluff 78 mi · last frost Mar 14
- Malvern 80 mi · last frost Mar 31
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