Last frost date in Marion, Arkansas
March 16
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 28; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 3.
November 11
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 30.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station West Memphis Muni AP (USW00053959), 5 miles from Marion, elevation 214 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 28 | Mar 16 | Apr 3 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 30 | Nov 11 | Dec 1 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 242
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 29 | Nov 1 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 16 | Nov 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 2 | Nov 24 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 58
What to plant now in Marion
- 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 Marion: March 16
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Marion: November 11
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
- West Memphis 4 mi · last frost Mar 19
- Forrest City 36 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Jonesboro 50 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Blytheville 53 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Paragould 61 mi · last frost Mar 26
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