Frost Dates for Huntsville, AR

Based on data from Huntsville 1 Ssw weather station, 1 miles away

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. March 30
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. November 7
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 5
First Fall Frost November 1

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 18
First Fall Hard Freeze November 17
36.09°N, -93.74°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

222 Days March 30 to November 7

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°
38°
High: 47°F
Avg: 38°F
Low: 30°F
Jan
42°
High: 51°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 33°F
Feb
50°
High: 60°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 40°F
Mar
59°
High: 69°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 49°F
Apr
67°
High: 76°F
Avg: 67°F
Low: 58°F
May
75°
High: 84°F
Avg: 75°F
Low: 66°F
Jun
79°
High: 88°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Jul
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 69°F
Aug
71°
High: 81°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 61°F
Sep
61°
High: 70°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 51°F
Oct
49°
High: 58°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 41°F
Nov
41°
High: 49°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 33°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 12.6"
8.6"
8.59"
Jan
7.8"
7.79"
Feb
9.6"
9.56"
Mar
10.4"
10.40"
Apr
10.6"
10.60"
May
10.9"
10.88"
Jun
10.8"
10.85"
Jul
12.6"
12.59"
Aug
11.6"
11.60"
Sep
9.9"
9.87"
Oct
11.5"
11.54"
Nov
10.0"
9.97"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:06 AM – 4:54 PM · 9h 48m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 41m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 55m
May: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 55m
Jun: 4:47 AM – 7:13 PM · 14h 26m
Jul: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 14m
Aug: 5:19 AM – 6:41 PM · 13h 22m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:28 AM – 5:32 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 03m
Dec: 7:13 AM – 4:47 PM · 9h 33m
Daylight Longest: 14h 27m · Shortest: 9h 33m

Nearby Stations

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