Last frost date in Malvern, Arkansas
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 16.
November 5
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 25.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Malvern (USC00034562), 1.7 miles from Malvern, elevation 300 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 11 | Mar 31 | Apr 16 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 25 | Nov 5 | Nov 22 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 220
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 5 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 16 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 68
What to plant now in Malvern
- 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 30 Malvern: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Malvern: November 5
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
- Hot Springs 15 mi · last frost Mar 19
- Benton 20 mi · last frost Mar 24
- Little Rock 36 mi · last frost Mar 21
- Maumelle 41 mi · last frost Apr 1
- Pine Bluff 47 mi · last frost Mar 14
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