Last frost date in Jonesboro, AR
The average last frost in Jonesboro is March 23. By April 9 the chance of another 32°F night drops to 1 in 10. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 9, which leaves 230 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 27 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 9
- Average first frost
- Nov 9
- Frost-free season
- 230 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 10
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2252°
- FriOct 2349°
- SatOct 2452°
- SunOct 2551°
- MonOct 2651°
- TueOct 2752°
- WedOct 2850°
Planting calendar for Jonesboro
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Arkansas.
TomatoesMar 30–Apr 13
PumpkinsApr 6–Apr 20
SunflowersMar 23–Apr 13
CucumbersApr 6–Apr 13
CornMar 30–Apr 13
Sweet potatoesApr 13–Apr 27
WatermelonApr 6–Apr 20
Green beansMar 30–Apr 20
ZucchiniMar 30–Apr 13
OkraApr 13–Apr 27
PeppersApr 6–Apr 20
BasilMar 30–Apr 13
Butternut squashMar 30–Apr 13
CantaloupeApr 6–Apr 20
EggplantApr 6–Apr 20
PotatoesFeb 23–Mar 9
OnionsFeb 9–Mar 2
CarrotsMar 2–Apr 6
LettuceMar 9–Mar 30
BroccoliFeb 23–Mar 9
BeetsFeb 23–Apr 6
PeasFeb 9–Feb 23
CabbageFeb 23–Mar 9
RadishesFeb 16–Mar 30
Brussels sproutsMar 9–Mar 23
SpinachFeb 9–Mar 2
CilantroMar 9–Mar 30
KaleFeb 23–Mar 9
Collard greensFeb 23–Mar 9
TurnipsFeb 23–Mar 9
DillMar 23–Apr 6
CeleryMar 30–Apr 6
CauliflowerMar 9–Mar 23
LeeksMar 9–Mar 23
Swiss chardMar 9–Apr 6
ParsleyMar 9–Mar 30
Tulip bulbsOct 26–Nov 30
GarlicOct 19–Nov 23
Daffodil bulbsOct 12–Nov 23
StrawberriesFeb 23–Mar 9
AsparagusFeb 23–Mar 9Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 7 | Mar 23 | Apr 9 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 | Nov 26 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 22 | Mar 10 | Mar 30 | Nov 5 | Nov 20 | Dec 8 |
Read the spring 10% column as the date after which only one year in ten still gets frost. That is the safer date for tomatoes, peppers and basil.
Where these numbers come from
NOAA station Jonesboro Municipal Airport (USW00003953) sits 2.0 miles from the center of Jonesboro at 262 feet. Its averages cover 1991 to 2020. Low spots, valleys and open fields can keep getting frost a week or two after the station stops; city centers and lakeshores usually get less of it.
Questions
When is the last frost in Jonesboro, AR?
The average last frost date in Jonesboro is March 23, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 9.
When is the first frost in Jonesboro?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 9. One year in ten it arrives before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Jonesboro?
About 230 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in Jonesboro?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 30 to April 13. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
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- JacksonvilleMar 16
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- ConwayApr 2
- North Little RockMar 21
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- BryantMar 24
- Pine BluffMar 14
- BentonMar 24