Gillett, AR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 18median date
Growing season253 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Gillett compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gillett falls between February 20 and March 28, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 2 and December 8.
- The median last frost is 18 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 253-day growing season is among the longest of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 6 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 40 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with North Little Rock, AR, 111 km away, the last frost here is 6 days earlier than there and the growing season is 8 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 20 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 2 |
| 50% (median) | November 18 |
| 90% (late) | December 8 |
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 Gillett, AR
Gillett, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 18, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 21
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 12 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 26 to Sep 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 9
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gillett, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 10 – Mar 17 | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 9 – Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 2 |
| Okra | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Basil | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Aug 26 – Sep 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Aug 26 – Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 4 – Dec 9 |
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 Arkansas Post, AR weather station, 11 km away (elevation 194 ft (59 m)).
Frost dates near Gillett
- Tichnor Mar 10 · Nov 18
- Reydell Mar 10 · Nov 18
- De Witt Mar 17 · Nov 10
- Gould Mar 12 · Nov 14
- Ethel Mar 17 · Nov 10
- Watson Mar 12 · Nov 14
- Dumas Mar 12 · Nov 14
- Grady Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Almyra Mar 11 · Nov 17
- Pickens Mar 12 · Nov 14
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gillett, AR?
The median last spring frost in Gillett, AR is March 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gillett, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 18, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 2.
How long is the growing season in Gillett, AR?
About 253 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gillett, AR?
Gillett, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.