Frost Dates for Sulphur Springs, AR

Based on data from Pine Bluff weather station, 7 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 14
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 16
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 March 22
First Fall Frost November 8

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 4
First Fall Hard Freeze November 29
34.18°N, -92.12°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

247 Days March 14 to November 16

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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

30° 50° 70° 90°
42°
High: 52°F
Avg: 42°F
Low: 33°F
Jan
46°
High: 56°F
Avg: 46°F
Low: 36°F
Feb
54°
High: 65°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 44°F
Mar
63°
High: 74°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 52°F
Apr
72°
High: 82°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 62°F
May
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 70°F
Jun
82°
High: 92°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Jul
82°
High: 91°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 72°F
Aug
76°
High: 86°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 65°F
Sep
64°
High: 76°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Oct
53°
High: 63°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 42°F
Nov
45°
High: 55°F
Avg: 45°F
Low: 36°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 10.0"
8.1"
8.06"
Jan
8.7"
8.73"
Feb
9.2"
9.16"
Mar
10.0"
9.98"
Apr
9.5"
9.51"
May
7.2"
7.17"
Jun
6.2"
6.18"
Jul
7.5"
7.52"
Aug
9.5"
9.48"
Sep
8.9"
8.92"
Oct
8.8"
8.84"
Nov
9.7"
9.74"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:01 AM – 4:59 PM · 9h 57m
Feb: 6:37 AM – 5:23 PM · 10h 46m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 45m
Apr: 5:34 AM – 6:26 PM · 12h 52m
May: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 47m
Jun: 4:52 AM – 7:08 PM · 14h 16m
Jul: 4:58 AM – 7:02 PM · 14h 04m
Aug: 5:22 AM – 6:38 PM · 13h 17m
Sep: 5:54 AM – 6:06 PM · 12h 12m
Oct: 6:26 AM – 5:34 PM · 11h 07m
Nov: 6:55 AM – 5:05 PM · 10h 11m
Dec: 7:08 AM – 4:52 PM · 9h 43m
Daylight Longest: 14h 17m · Shortest: 9h 43m

Nearby Stations

Pine Bluff Grider Fld, AR March 13 - November 13 Rison, ARMarch 17 - November 14 Sheridan, ARApril 1 - November 3 Cane Creek Sp, AR March 15 - November 17 Keo, ARMarch 21 - November 9 Leola, ARApril 2 - November 2

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