Frost Dates for Elkins, AR

Based on data from Fayetteville Drake Fld weather station, 9 miles away

Elevation: 1217 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 15
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 21
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost April 23
First Fall Frost October 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze April 3
First Fall Hard Freeze October 31
36.00°N, -94.01°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

189 Days April 15 to October 21

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 7a

Avg. annual minimum: 0 to 5°F (−18 to −15°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
36°
High: 48°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 25°F
Jan
40°
High: 52°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 29°F
Feb
48°
High: 61°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 36°F
Mar
57°
High: 70°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 45°F
Apr
65°
High: 77°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 54°F
May
74°
High: 85°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 63°F
Jun
78°
High: 89°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 67°F
Jul
77°
High: 89°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 65°F
Aug
69°
High: 82°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 57°F
Sep
58°
High: 71°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 45°F
Oct
47°
High: 59°F
Avg: 47°F
Low: 35°F
Nov
39°
High: 50°F
Avg: 39°F
Low: 28°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.1"
4.0"
4.00"
Jan
4.0"
4.00"
Feb
4.7"
4.73"
Mar
6.7"
6.69"
Apr
7.1"
7.06"
May
6.0"
6.03"
Jun
6.3"
6.30"
Jul
5.1"
5.12"
Aug
4.8"
4.77"
Sep
4.6"
4.60"
Oct
5.2"
5.17"
Nov
5.5"
5.53"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:32 AM – 5:20 PM · 9h 49m
Feb: 7:11 AM – 5:52 PM · 10h 41m
Mar: 7:35 AM – 7:18 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 6:49 AM – 7:45 PM · 12h 55m
May: 6:16 AM – 8:10 PM · 13h 55m
Jun: 6:04 AM – 8:30 PM · 14h 26m
Jul: 6:16 AM – 8:29 PM · 14h 13m
Aug: 6:40 AM – 8:02 PM · 13h 22m
Sep: 7:05 AM – 7:18 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 7:30 AM – 6:34 PM · 11h 04m
Nov: 7:00 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 03m
Dec: 7:26 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 34m
Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 27m · Shortest: 9h 33m

Nearby Stations

Fayetteville Exp Stn, AR April 4 - October 31 Winslow 7ne, AR April 5 - November 5 Fayetteville Nw Ar AP, AR April 8 - October 28 Bentonville 4 S, AR April 12 - October 26 Huntsville 1 Ssw, AR March 30 - November 7 Mountainburg 2 Ne, AR April 9 - October 28

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