Driver, AR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 6median date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Driver compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Driver falls between March 4 and April 8, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 23 and November 27.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 228-day growing season is longer than 63% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 8a median of Mar 29. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 64 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Memphis, TN, 52 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there and the growing season is 17 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 4 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 23 |
| 50% (median) | November 6 |
| 90% (late) | November 27 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Driver, AR
Driver, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 6, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Aug 28
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Driver, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 11 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 14 – Aug 28 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 23 – Nov 27 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Keiser, AR weather station, 10 km away (elevation 233 ft (71 m)).
Frost dates near Driver
- Wilson Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Osceola Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Keiser Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Bassett Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Luxora Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Joiner Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Dyess Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Etowah Mar 23 · Nov 6
- Burdette Mar 18 · Nov 14
- West Ridge Mar 23 · Nov 6
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Driver, AR?
The median last spring frost in Driver, AR is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Driver, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 23.
How long is the growing season in Driver, AR?
About 228 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Driver, AR?
Driver, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.