Frost Dates for Ward, AR

Based on data from Cabot weather station, 5 miles away

Elevation: 243 ft

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 4
First Fall Frost (50%) A 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 31

30% Probability

Only 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 11
First Fall Frost October 25

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 22
First Fall Hard Freeze November 8
35.03°N, 91.95°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

210 Days April 4 to October 31

USDA Hardiness Zone

Hardiness 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

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Köppen Climate

The 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

Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)
Temperature table
Average monthly temperatures (°F)
Month Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low
January51°40°28°
February56°43°31°
March65°52°39°
April73°60°47°
May81°69°58°
June89°77°66°
July92°81°69°
August92°80°68°
September86°74°61°
October76°62°48°
November64°51°38°
December54°42°31°

Precipitation

Precipitation table
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
MonthPrecipitation
January9.1
February10.2
March10.6
April10.7
May11.4
June10.0
July9.0
August9.8
September10.1
October11.5
November11.5
December10.5

Sunrise / Sunset

Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 14h 21m · Shortest: 9h 39m
Sunrise and sunset table
Sunrise, sunset, and daylight on the 15th of each month (Central Time (CT))
Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight
January7:21 AM5:14 PM9h 54m
February7:01 AM5:45 PM10h 44m
March7:26 AM7:10 PM11h 44m
April6:42 AM7:35 PM12h 53m
May6:09 AM7:59 PM13h 50m
June5:58 AM8:18 PM14h 20m
July6:10 AM8:18 PM14h 08m
August6:33 AM7:52 PM13h 19m
September6:56 AM7:09 PM12h 12m
October7:20 AM6:26 PM11h 06m
November6:49 AM4:57 PM10h 08m
December7:14 AM4:54 PM9h 39m

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