When to plant in Magnolia, AR
USDA Zone 8bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Magnolia, Arkansas — all computed from Magnolia's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 8b, Magnolia supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
MAGNOLIA · 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 Magnolia’s own odds, recorded at MAGNOLIA.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 26 | Apr 10 | Mar 25 | Oct 13 | Oct 25 | Nov 8 |
| 32°F | Apr 17 | Mar 31 | Mar 9 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 | Nov 20 |
| 28°F | Apr 4 | Mar 14 | Feb 23 | Oct 29 | Nov 13 | Dec 3 |
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 Magnolia, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 39 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.
Magnolia planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Magnolia, AR?
On average, the last spring frost in Magnolia is around March 31 (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 Magnolia, AR?
In Magnolia, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 2 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Magnolia in?
Magnolia is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Magnolia?
Magnolia has about 216 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (March 31) and first fall frost (November 2).
When should I plant tomatoes in Magnolia?
For Magnolia, sow tomatoes indoors about February 3–February 17 and move the seedlings out around April 7, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Camden · 48 km
- El Dorado · 53 km
- Texarkana · 73 km
- Minden · 73 km
- Texarkana · 82 km
- Bossier City · 93 km
- Arkadelphia · 96 km
- Ruston · 99 km
Frost dates recorded at MAGNOLIA, 5 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 Magnolia, AR — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00034548. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/arkansas/magnolia.