When to plant in Pine Bluff, AR
USDA Zone 8aPine Bluff, Arkansas frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
With about 247 frost-free days, Pine Bluff supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Pine Bluff, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
PINE BLUFF · 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 Pine Bluff’s own odds, recorded at PINE BLUFF.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 15 | Mar 29 | Mar 11 | Oct 23 | Nov 4 | Nov 20 |
| 32°F | Apr 2 | Mar 14 | Feb 27 | Oct 31 | Nov 16 | Dec 1 |
| 28°F | Mar 19 | Mar 4 | Feb 11 | Nov 9 | Nov 29 | Dec 20 |
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 Pine Bluff, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 33 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.
Pine Bluff planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Pine Bluff, AR?
On average, the last spring frost in Pine Bluff is around March 14 (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 Pine Bluff, AR?
The first fall frost in Pine Bluff typically arrives around November 16 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Pine Bluff in?
Pine Bluff is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Pine Bluff?
There are roughly 247 frost-free days in Pine Bluff (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 14 to the first fall frost near November 16.
When should I plant tomatoes in Pine Bluff?
In Pine Bluff, start tomato seeds indoors around January 17–January 31, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 21 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Bryant · 62 km
- Little Rock · 65 km
- Benton · 65 km
- North Little Rock · 66 km
- Sherwood · 73 km
- Jacksonville · 75 km
- Malvern · 76 km
- Maumelle · 79 km
Frost dates recorded at PINE BLUFF, 2 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 Pine Bluff, AR — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00035754. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/arkansas/pine-bluff.