Last frost date in West Memphis, AR
In West Memphis, the last spring frost comes around March 19 in an average year. Wait until April 7 if you want 90% odds of no more frost. The first fall frost usually arrives about November 10, which leaves 235 frost-free days. An early freeze before October 28 happens one year in ten.
- Safe after (10% risk)
- Apr 7
- Average first frost
- Nov 10
- Frost-free season
- 235 days
- Hard freeze (28°F) ends
- Mar 7
No frost in the next 7 nights
National Weather Service forecast, updated Oct 22, 12:57 UTC
- ThuOct 2253°
- FriOct 2352°
- SatOct 2453°
- SunOct 2552°
- MonOct 2652°
- TueOct 2753°
- WedOct 2852°
Planting calendar for West Memphis
Windows count forward or back from the average frost dates above. Click a crop for dates across Arkansas.
TomatoesMar 26–Apr 9
PumpkinsApr 2–Apr 16
SunflowersMar 19–Apr 9
CucumbersApr 2–Apr 9
CornMar 26–Apr 9
Sweet potatoesApr 9–Apr 23
WatermelonApr 2–Apr 16
Green beansMar 26–Apr 16
ZucchiniMar 26–Apr 9
OkraApr 9–Apr 23
PeppersApr 2–Apr 16
BasilMar 26–Apr 9
Butternut squashMar 26–Apr 9
CantaloupeApr 2–Apr 16
EggplantApr 2–Apr 16
PotatoesFeb 19–Mar 5
OnionsFeb 5–Feb 26
CarrotsFeb 26–Apr 2
LettuceMar 5–Mar 26
BroccoliFeb 19–Mar 5
BeetsFeb 19–Apr 2
PeasFeb 5–Feb 19
CabbageFeb 19–Mar 5
RadishesFeb 12–Mar 26
Brussels sproutsMar 5–Mar 19
SpinachFeb 5–Feb 26
CilantroMar 5–Mar 26
KaleFeb 19–Mar 5
Collard greensFeb 19–Mar 5
TurnipsFeb 19–Mar 5
DillMar 19–Apr 2
CeleryMar 26–Apr 2
CauliflowerMar 5–Mar 19
LeeksMar 5–Mar 19
Swiss chardMar 5–Apr 2
ParsleyMar 5–Mar 26
Tulip bulbsOct 27–Dec 1
GarlicOct 20–Nov 24
Daffodil bulbsOct 13–Nov 24
StrawberriesFeb 19–Mar 5
AsparagusFeb 19–Mar 5Frost probabilities
| Threshold | Spring, 90% chance later | Spring, 50% | Spring, 10% | Fall, 10% chance earlier | Fall, 50% | Fall, 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost, 32°F | Mar 1 | Mar 19 | Apr 7 | Oct 28 | Nov 10 | Nov 30 |
| Hard freeze, 28°F | Feb 16 | Mar 7 | Mar 31 | Nov 5 | Nov 22 | Dec 14 |
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 W Memphis (USC00037712) sits 2.0 miles from the center of West Memphis at 215 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 West Memphis, AR?
The average last frost date in West Memphis is March 19, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. There is a 10% chance of frost after April 7.
When is the first frost in West Memphis?
The first frost in fall usually comes around November 10. One year in ten it arrives before October 28.
How long is the growing season in West Memphis?
About 235 days between the average last and first frost.
When should I plant tomatoes in West Memphis?
Plant tomato seedlings outside from March 26 to April 9. Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks earlier.
Nearby in Arkansas
- JonesboroMar 23
- ParagouldMar 26
- SearcyMar 27
- CabotApr 4
- JacksonvilleMar 16
- SherwoodMar 16
- North Little RockMar 21
- Pine BluffMar 14
- Little RockMar 21
- ConwayApr 2
- BryantMar 24
- BentonMar 24