Kingston, AR frost dates
Last spring frostApr 13median date
First fall frostOct 29median date
Growing season199 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Kingston compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kingston falls between March 30 and April 28, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 16 and November 14.
- The median last frost is 16 days later than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 199-day growing season is longer than 7% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7a, where the median is Apr 16.
- The weather station records an average of 85 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Springdale, AR, 58 km away, the last frost here is 9 days later than there and the growing season is 11 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 30 |
| 50% (median) | April 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 16 |
| 50% (median) | October 29 |
| 90% (late) | November 14 |
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 Kingston, AR
Kingston, AR frost dates — last frost Apr 13, first frost Oct 29, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Mar 16 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 18
Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 19
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kingston, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 16 – Apr 20 | Sep 3 – Oct 1 |
| Kale | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Okra | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 4 – May 18 | May 4 – May 18 | — |
| Basil | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 20 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | — | Apr 20 – May 4 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | — | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 20 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 20 – May 11 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 15 – Nov 19 |
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 Kingston 2s, AR weather station, 5 km away (elevation 2,146 ft (654 m)).
Frost dates near Kingston
- Ponca Apr 13 · Oct 29
- Witter Apr 13 · Oct 29
- Compton Mar 22 · Nov 9
- Huntsville Mar 30 · Nov 7
- Parthenon Apr 7 · Nov 4
- Pettigrew Apr 13 · Oct 29
- Jasper Apr 7 · Nov 4
- Deer Apr 7 · Nov 4
- Saint Paul Mar 30 · Nov 7
- Marble Falls Mar 22 · Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kingston, AR?
The median last spring frost in Kingston, AR is April 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kingston, AR?
The median first fall frost is October 29, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 16.
How long is the growing season in Kingston, AR?
About 199 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kingston, AR?
Kingston, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.