Frost dates for 72702 — Fayetteville, AR
Last spring frostApr 4median date
First fall frostOct 31median date
Growing season210 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Fayetteville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fayetteville falls between March 18 and April 22, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 17 and November 13.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the Arkansas median of Mar 28.
- Its 210-day growing season is longer than 17% of the 603 Arkansas places with a regular frost season (state median 222 days).
- The last frost is 12 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 83 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Fort Smith, AR, 80 km away, the last frost here is 10 days later than there and the growing season is 16 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 18 |
| 50% (median) | April 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 22 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 17 |
| 50% (median) | October 31 |
| 90% (late) | November 13 |
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 Fayetteville, AR
Frost dates for 72702 — Fayetteville, AR — last frost Apr 4, first frost Oct 31, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 9
Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fayetteville, AR
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 7 – Apr 11 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Okra | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — |
| Basil | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 – Nov 21 |
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 Fayetteville Exp Stn, AR weather station, 5 km away (elevation 1,270 ft (387 m)).
ZIP codes in Fayetteville: 72701 72702 72703 72704
Frost dates near Fayetteville
- Johnson Apr 4 · Oct 31
- Greenland Apr 15 · Oct 21
- Farmington Apr 15 · Oct 21
- Tontitown Apr 4 · Oct 31
- Springdale Apr 4 · Oct 31
- Elkins Apr 15 · Oct 21
- Prairie Grove Apr 15 · Oct 21
- Goshen Apr 4 · Oct 31
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fayetteville, AR?
The median last spring frost in Fayetteville, AR is April 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 22, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fayetteville, AR?
The median first fall frost is October 31, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 17.
How long is the growing season in Fayetteville, AR?
About 210 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fayetteville, AR?
Fayetteville, AR is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.