When is the last frost in Pine Bluff, AR?

The average last spring frost (50% probability of 32°F) in Pine Bluff is around March 13, based on NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 normals at the Pine Bluff Grider Fld, AR station (2.4 mi away). Half of years it falls outside that date, so wait 1–2 weeks past it before setting out frost-tender plants.

When is the first fall frost in Pine Bluff?

The average first fall frost in Pine Bluff, AR is around November 13, giving roughly a 243-day frost-free growing season.

What planting zone is Pine Bluff, AR?

Pine Bluff is in USDA plant hardiness zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

What is the weather like in Pine Bluff?

In Pine Bluff, AR the warmest month is July (avg high 91.7°F) and the coldest is January (avg low 33.8°F). It averages about 50.8″ of precipitation a year.

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Pine Bluff, AR Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

USDA hardiness zone 8b · ZIP 71601 · elevation 63′ · NOAA & USDA data

Pine Bluff is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (winters can dip to 15 to 20°F), with a growing season of about 243 days between the average last spring frost (March 13) and first fall frost (November 13). The warmest month is July (avg high 91.7°F); the coldest is January (avg low 33.8°F). It averages 50.8″ of precipitation a year. Start cool-season crops several weeks before the last frost; wait until after it for tomatoes, peppers and other tender crops.

Hardiness zone

min temp 15 to 20°F

Last spring frost

March 13

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

First fall frost

November 13

avg (50% prob, 32°F)

Growing season

243 days

frost-free window

Warmest month

July

avg high 91.7°F

Month-by-month typical weather in Pine Bluff

Average conditions from the NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals at Pine Bluff Grider Fld, AR (2.4 mi away). Temperatures °F, precipitation & snow in inches.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Mean	Precip (in)	Snow (in)
January	51.8	33.8	42.8	3.8	–
February	56.1	37	46.5	4.3	–
March	64.8	44.3	54.6	5.3	–
April	73.8	52.5	63.1	5.4	–
May	81.6	61.6	71.6	4.8	–
June	88.9	69.3	79.1	3.3	–
July	91.7	72.1	81.9	3.7	–
August	91.3	70.6	80.9	3.4	–
September	85.9	63.5	74.7	3.1	–
October	75.3	52	63.7	4.6	–
November	63	42.1	52.5	4	–
December	54	36	45	5.3	–

What to plant when in Pine Bluff

Crop	Season	What to do & when
Tomatoes	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 30 · Transplant out: March 20
Peppers	warm	Start seeds indoors: January 16 · Transplant out: March 27
Cucumbers	warm	Direct sow: March 20
Zucchini / squash	warm	Direct sow: March 20
Bush beans	warm	Direct sow: March 20
Sweet corn	warm	Direct sow: March 20
Basil	warm	Transplant out: March 20
Peas	cool	Sow (spring): February 6 · Sow (fall): September 18
Spinach	cool	Sow (spring): January 30 · Sow (fall): September 18
Lettuce	cool	Sow (spring): February 13 · Sow (fall): September 18
Kale	cool	Transplant (spring): February 20 · Sow (fall): September 4
Broccoli	cool	Transplant (spring): February 27
Carrots	cool	Sow (spring): February 20 · Sow (fall): September 4
Onions	cool	Transplant (spring): February 13
Potatoes	cool	Plant seed potatoes: February 27
Radishes	cool	Sow (spring): February 13 · Sow (fall): October 2

Dates are computed from Pine Bluff's average frost dates using standard cool-/warm-season timing. They're a starting point — a cold spring, a warm microclimate, or a fast-maturing variety can shift them by a week or two.

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Sources & method. Hardiness zone: 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University). Frost dates & growing season: NOAA/NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station with published freeze normals — Pine Bluff Grider Fld, AR, 2.4 mi (confidence: high). Monthly weather normals: Pine Bluff Grider Fld, AR, 2.4 mi (confidence: high). ZIP centroid from U.S. Census 2023 ZCTA data. Frost dates are the 50%-probability date — half of years frost occurs outside the stated date. Nothing here is invented; where the nearest station is far, we say so. Last updated 2026-07-22.