Last frost date in Fort Smith, Arkansas
March 25
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by March 4; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after April 11.
November 6
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by October 23.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Ft Smith Rgnl AP (USW00013964), 1.2 miles from Fort Smith, elevation 449 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Van Buren, so its frost dates are the same as Fort Smith's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Mar 4 | Mar 25 | Apr 11 |
| First frost in fall | Oct 23 | Nov 6 | Nov 21 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 224
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Apr 8 | Oct 28 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 25 | Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Mar 11 | Nov 17 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 63
What to plant now in Fort Smith
- 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 Fort Smith: March 25
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Fort Smith: 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
- Farmington 48 mi · last frost Apr 15
- Fayetteville 51 mi · last frost Apr 4
- Siloam Springs 58 mi · last frost Mar 31
- Rogers 68 mi · last frost Apr 12
- Centerton 70 mi · last frost Apr 8
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