Last frost date in Paragould, Arkansas
March 26
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 9; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 10.
November 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 26.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Paragould 1S (USC00035563), 1.5 miles from Paragould, elevation 270 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 9 | Mar 26 | Apr 10 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 26 | Nov 6 | Nov 23 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 227
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 5 | Oct 27 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 13 | Nov 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 63
What to plant now in Paragould
- 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 Paragould: March 26
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Paragould: November 6
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
- Jonesboro 19 mi · last frost Mar 23
- Blytheville 35 mi · last frost Mar 18
- Marion 61 mi · last frost Mar 16
- West Memphis 65 mi · last frost Mar 19
- Batesville 65 mi · last frost Mar 30
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