Frost Dates for Russellville, AR
In Russellville, AR, the average last spring frost is around Mar 29 and the average first fall frost around Nov 2, for a growing season of about 219 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 13, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Russellville Muni Airport, AR weather station, 3 miles away, elevation 403 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Apr 13 | Oct 20 |
| 20% | Apr 8 | Oct 25 |
| 30% | Apr 5 | Oct 29 |
| 40% | Apr 2 | Oct 31 |
| 50% | Mar 29 | Nov 2 |
| 60% | Mar 26 | Nov 5 |
| 70% | Mar 21 | Nov 8 |
| 80% | Mar 16 | Nov 13 |
| 90% | Mar 10 | Nov 18 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Apr 10 | Oct 25 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Mar 29 | Nov 2 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Mar 13 | Nov 14 |
Planting calendar for Russellville
Transplant Apr 5 – Apr 19
Transplant Apr 12 – Apr 26
Transplant Apr 12 – Apr 26
Transplant Apr 5 – Apr 19
Sow or transplant Apr 5 – Apr 19
Sow or transplant Apr 5 – Apr 19
Sow or transplant Apr 12 – Apr 26
Sow or transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Oct 5
Fall sowing Sep 7 – Sep 28
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Sow or transplant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 21
Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 29
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Transplant Mar 8 – Mar 22
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Fall sowing Aug 10 – Aug 24
Fall sowing Sep 21 – Oct 12
Fall sowing Aug 24 – Sep 7
Plant Mar 1 – Mar 15
Based on the average last frost (Mar 29) and first frost (Nov 2). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.