Hughes, AR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 14median date
First fall frostNov 15median date
Growing season246 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Hughes compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Hughes falls between February 23 and April 2, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 1 and December 4.
- The median last frost is 14 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 246-day growing season is longer than 94% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 15 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 53 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Southaven, MS, 47 km away, the last frost here is 2 days earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 23 |
| 50% (median) | March 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 1 |
| 50% (median) | November 15 |
| 90% (late) | December 4 |
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 Hughes, AR
Hughes, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 14, first frost Nov 15, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 9 to Aug 30
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Oct 4 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 18
Plant for fall: Nov 1 to Dec 6
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Hughes, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 14 – Mar 21 | Sep 20 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Sep 6 – Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 9 – Aug 30 |
| Okra | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Basil | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 21 | Oct 4 – Oct 25 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 20 – Oct 11 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 1 – Dec 6 |
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 Tunica 2 N, MS weather station, 26 km away (elevation 207 ft (63 m)).
Frost dates near Hughes
- Brickeys Mar 14 · Nov 15
- Heth Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Widener Mar 23 · Nov 7
- Edmondson Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Madison Mar 23 · Nov 7
- Proctor Mar 16 · Nov 11
- Haynes Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Forrest City Mar 23 · Nov 7
- La Grange Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Crawfordsville Mar 16 · Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Hughes, AR?
The median last spring frost in Hughes, AR is March 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Hughes, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 15, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 1.
How long is the growing season in Hughes, AR?
About 246 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Hughes, AR?
Hughes, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.