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🍂 First Frost Dates for Hickory Ridge, Arkansas 72347

The first 36°F frost date is 30% likely to be on Oct 19. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The first 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Oct 31. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🌷 Last Spring Frost Dates.)

First frost date probabilities for Hickory Ridge, AR are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a First Frost Date?

The first fall frost signals the end of your local growing season. This date serves as an important deadline for gardeners and farmers. You'll need to complete harvesting before this point. Annuals and other tender plants will die back when frost hits, and perennial plants will enter their dormant phase for winter. Meanwhile, it's time to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a cozy sweater—and start planning your spring garden!

How to use the First Frost Date?

Watch your local weather forecasts in early fall to predict the first frost date. Harvest tender crops and protect vulnerable plants before frost arrives. For late-summer plantings, count backward from your area's average first frost date. This ensures your crops have enough time to mature. Keep track of when frost actually occurs in your garden each year. This helps you identify protected spots where the growing season might last longer.

First Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 9
20% chanceOct 15
30% chanceOct 19
40% chanceOct 23
50% chanceOct 26
60% chanceOct 29
70% chanceNov 1
80% chanceNov 5
90% chanceNov 11
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or before...
10% chanceOct 20
20% chanceOct 26
30% chanceOct 31
40% chanceNov 3
50% chanceNov 7
60% chanceNov 11
70% chanceNov 15
80% chanceNov 20
90% chanceNov 28
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 1
20% chanceNov 7
30% chanceNov 13
40% chanceNov 17
50% chanceNov 23
60% chanceNov 28
70% chanceDec 2
80% chanceDec 6
90% chanceDec 13
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or before...
10% chanceNov 15
20% chanceNov 24
30% chanceDec 1
40% chanceDec 4
50% chanceDec 8
60% chanceDec 12
70% chanceDec 17
80% chanceDec 24
90% chanceDec 31
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 1
20% chanceDec 7
30% chanceDec 11
40% chanceDec 16
50% chanceDec 22
60% chanceDec 27
70% chanceJan 1
80% chanceJan 6
90% chanceJan 17
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or before...
10% chanceDec 9
20% chanceDec 15
30% chanceDec 21
40% chanceDec 26
50% chanceDec 31
60% chanceJan 3
70% chanceJan 10
80% chanceJan 17
90% chanceJan 29

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: BEEDEVILLE 4 NE (USC00030536)

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