Huttig, AR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 25median date
First fall frostNov 5median date
Growing season225 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Huttig compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Huttig falls between March 2 and April 10, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 20 and November 23.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 225-day growing season is longer than 54% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 9 days later 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 59 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 2 |
| 50% (median) | March 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 20 |
| 50% (median) | November 5 |
| 90% (late) | November 23 |
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 Huttig, AR
Huttig, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 25, first frost Nov 5, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Start indoors: Dec 31 to Jan 14Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 14 to Jan 28Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Feb 25 to Mar 11Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 4 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 28 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 15 to Apr 29Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Apr 29
Start indoors: Feb 11 to Feb 25Transplant outside: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 15Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Start indoors: Feb 25 to Mar 4Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 8Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 22Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 15
Transplant outside: Apr 8 to Apr 29
Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Huttig, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 31 – Jan 14 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 14 – Jan 28 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Feb 25 – Apr 1 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 28 – Feb 11 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Okra | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | — |
| Basil | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 18 – Apr 1 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 15 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 25 – Mar 4 | Apr 8 – Apr 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 8 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 8 – Apr 29 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 22 – Nov 26 |
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 Monroe 26 N, LA weather station, 19 km away (elevation 89 ft (27 m)).
Frost dates near Huttig
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- Hermitage Mar 20 · Nov 11
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- Hamburg Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Fountain Hill Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Calion Mar 18 · Nov 7
- El Dorado Mar 24 · Nov 7
- Junction City Mar 24 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Huttig, AR?
The median last spring frost in Huttig, AR is March 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Huttig, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 20.
How long is the growing season in Huttig, AR?
About 225 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Huttig, AR?
Huttig, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.