Earle, AR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 11median date
Growing season240 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Earle compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Earle falls between February 28 and April 3, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 30 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 12 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 240-day growing season is longer than 88% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 13 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 58 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Memphis, TN, 46 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 5 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 28 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 30 |
| 50% (median) | November 11 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Earle, AR
Earle, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 11, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Oct 28 to Dec 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Earle, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 16 – Mar 23 | Sep 16 – Oct 14 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Okra | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Basil | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 19 – Sep 2 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 28 – Dec 2 |
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 West Memphis Muni Ap, AR weather station, 25 km away (elevation 213 ft (65 m)).
Frost dates near Earle
- Parkin Mar 23 · Nov 7
- Crawfordsville Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Turrell Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Clarkedale Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Heth Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Gilmore Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Edmondson Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Marion Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Tyronza Mar 28 · Nov 7
- Proctor Mar 16 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Earle, AR?
The median last spring frost in Earle, AR is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Earle, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 11, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 30.
How long is the growing season in Earle, AR?
About 240 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Earle, AR?
Earle, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.