Patterson, AR frost dates
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 5median date
Growing season227 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Patterson compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Patterson falls between March 5 and April 9, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 22 and November 25.
- The median last frost is 5 days earlier than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 227-day growing season is longer than 61% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 6 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 57 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Jonesboro, AR, 77 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 4 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 5 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 9 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 22 |
| 50% (median) | November 5 |
| 90% (late) | November 25 |
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 Patterson, AR
Patterson, AR frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 5, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Patterson, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 10 – Oct 8 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| 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 Beedeville 4 Ne, AR weather station, 28 km away (elevation 223 ft (68 m)).
Frost dates near Patterson
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- Augusta Mar 27 · Nov 8
- Tupelo Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Gregory Mar 11 · Nov 14
- Beedeville Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Hunter Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Cotton Plant Mar 18 · Nov 11
- Russell Mar 27 · Nov 8
- Hickory Ridge Mar 23 · Nov 5
- Bald Knob Mar 27 · Nov 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Patterson, AR?
The median last spring frost in Patterson, AR is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 9, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Patterson, AR?
The median first fall frost is November 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 22.
How long is the growing season in Patterson, AR?
About 227 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Patterson, AR?
Patterson, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.