Last frost date in Hot Springs, Arkansas
March 19
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 7.
November 13
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 28.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Hot Springs 1 Nne (USC00033466), 1.6 miles from Hot Springs, elevation 626 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 19 | Apr 7 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 28 | Nov 13 | Dec 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 239
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 2 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 6 | Nov 27 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 59
What to plant now in Hot Springs
- 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 Hot Springs: March 19
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Hot Springs: November 13
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
- Malvern 15 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Benton 28 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Little Rock 43 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Maumelle 45 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Conway 52 mi · last frost Apr 2
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