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Will it freeze in Batesville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Batesville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 46°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
2 of the next 7 nights are forecast at 36°F or colder, cold enough for frost on exposed plants.
- Tonight 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 38°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 36°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 44°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Batesville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 17, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Batesville L&d 1. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Mar 26 · Apr 10 · Apr 27 | Oct 13 · Oct 26 · Nov 6 | 198 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 11 · Mar 30 · Apr 14 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 22 | 221 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 4 | Nov 1 · Nov 17 · Dec 5 | 245 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Batesville L&d 1
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Batesville, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Batesville L&d 1 (station USC00030460, elevation 290 ft), 1.1 mi from Batesville. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Batesville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport, AR | 24 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| Heber Springs, AR | 29 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Searcy, AR | 37 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Walnut Ridge, AR | 43 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| Pocahontas, AR | 50 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Beebe, AR | 50 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 53 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Ward, AR | 55 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Greenbrier, AR | 57 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 25 |
| Mountain Home, AR | 58 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Batesville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Batesville is around March 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 11.
When is the first frost in Batesville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 5. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 22 and a 90% chance by November 22.
Can it frost in Batesville after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after April 10.
What growing zone is Batesville?
Batesville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 5 to 10°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 72501. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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