Arkansas planting zones & frost dates
The 5 Arkansas cities on this site fall in zones 7a, 8a. Last spring frost dates range from Mar 28 in Little Rock to Apr 11 in Springdale.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8a | Mar 28 | Nov 4 | 204,774 |
| Fayetteville | 7a | Apr 11 | Oct 25 | 103,134 |
| Fort Smith | 8a | Apr 3 | Nov 1 | 90,507 |
| Springdale | 7a | Apr 11 | Oct 25 | 89,368 |
| Jonesboro | 8a | Mar 31 | Nov 3 | 82,384 |
Frost dates are 30%-risk dates from the nearest suitable NOAA station. Population: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.