Frost Dates for Russellville, AR

Based on data from Russellville Muni AP weather station, 3 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 29
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 2
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 October 29

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 13
First Fall Hard Freeze November 14
35.28°N, -93.13°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

218 Days March 29 to November 2

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 8a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 15°F (−12 to −9°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° 100°
40°
High: 50°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 30°F
Jan
44°
High: 55°F
Avg: 44°F
Low: 33°F
Feb
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 41°F
Mar
61°
High: 73°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 49°F
Apr
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 59°F
May
78°
High: 88°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 68°F
Jun
82°
High: 93°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
81°
High: 92°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 70°F
Aug
74°
High: 86°F
Avg: 74°F
Low: 62°F
Sep
62°
High: 74°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
Oct
51°
High: 62°F
Avg: 51°F
Low: 39°F
Nov
42°
High: 52°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 32°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" 6.4"
4.7"
4.70"
Jan
4.4"
4.44"
Feb
5.8"
5.77"
Mar
6.4"
6.44"
Apr
4.1"
4.13"
May
3.6"
3.57"
Jun
4.9"
4.91"
Jul
6.1"
6.06"
Aug
3.8"
3.75"
Sep
3.7"
3.73"
Oct
5.1"
5.11"
Nov
5.5"
5.45"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:04 AM – 4:56 PM · 9h 52m
Feb: 6:38 AM – 5:22 PM · 10h 43m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 44m
Apr: 5:33 AM – 6:27 PM · 12h 54m
May: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 51m
Jun: 4:49 AM – 7:11 PM · 14h 22m
Jul: 4:55 AM – 7:05 PM · 14h 09m
Aug: 5:20 AM – 6:40 PM · 13h 20m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:27 AM – 5:33 PM · 11h 05m
Nov: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 06m
Dec: 7:11 AM – 4:49 PM · 9h 38m
Daylight Longest: 14h 23m · Shortest: 9h 37m

Nearby Stations

Dardanelle, AR April 1 - November 2 Morrilton, AR March 30 - November 2 Nimrod Dam, AR March 22 - November 11 Clarksville 6 Ne, AR March 25 - November 10 Clarksville 2n, AR March 24 - November 10 Subiaco, ARMarch 28 - November 5

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