Last frost date in Mountain Home, Arkansas
March 31
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 14; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 18.
November 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 19.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Mtn Home 1 Nnw (USC00035036), 0.9 miles from Mountain Home, elevation 800 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 14 | Mar 31 | Apr 18 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 19 | Nov 1 | Nov 17 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 214
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 12 | Oct 23 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 20 | Nov 12 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 85
What to plant now in Mountain Home
- Corn saladSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Upland cressSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Rhubarb plantsNov 1 – Dec 1Soon
- Asparagus plantsNov 15 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 30 Mountain Home: March 31
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around October 30 Mountain Home: November 1
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
- Harrison 41 mi · last frost Apr 3
- Batesville 58 mi · last frost Mar 30
- Searcy 84 mi · last frost Mar 27
- Russellville 84 mi · last frost Mar 29
- Conway 87 mi · last frost Apr 2
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