When to plant in Jonesboro, AR
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Jonesboro, Arkansas — all computed from Jonesboro's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Jonesboro, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
The average last spring frost in Jonesboro is now 6 days earlier than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
JONESBORO MUNI AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Jonesboro’s own odds, recorded at JONESBORO MUNI AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 21 | Apr 4 | Mar 18 | Oct 17 | Oct 30 | Nov 11 |
| 32°F | Apr 9 | Mar 23 | Mar 7 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 | Nov 26 |
| 28°F | Mar 30 | Mar 10 | Feb 22 | Nov 5 | Nov 20 | Dec 8 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Jonesboro, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 29 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Jonesboro planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Jonesboro, AR?
On average, the last spring frost in Jonesboro is around March 23 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Jonesboro, AR?
In Jonesboro, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 9 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Jonesboro in?
Jonesboro is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Jonesboro?
There are roughly 231 frost-free days in Jonesboro (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 23 to the first fall frost near November 9.
When should I plant tomatoes in Jonesboro?
In Jonesboro, start tomato seeds indoors around January 26–February 9, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 30 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Paragould · 30 km
- Blytheville · 71 km
- Kennett · 74 km
- Marion · 81 km
- Batesville · 85 km
- West Memphis · 86 km
- Millington · 89 km
- Forrest City · 90 km
Frost dates recorded at JONESBORO MUNI AP, 3 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Jonesboro, AR — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00003953. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/arkansas/jonesboro.