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Will it freeze in Blytheville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Blytheville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 45°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 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 34°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 42°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 Blytheville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Blytheville. 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 14 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 21 · Nov 3 · Nov 18 | 217 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 18 · Apr 3 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Dec 1 | 240 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 19 · Mar 8 · Mar 24 | Nov 9 · Nov 27 · Dec 15 | 262 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Blytheville
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 Blytheville, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Blytheville (station USC00030806, elevation 252 ft), 0.7 mi from Blytheville. 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 Blytheville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola, AR | 17 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 6 |
| Caruthersville, MO | 22 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 9 |
| Kennett, MO | 22 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Ripley, TN | 24 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Covington, TN | 29 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| Dyersburg, TN | 30 mi | Mar 28 | Nov 2 |
| Munford, TN | 34 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| Paragould, AR | 35 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Atoka, TN | 36 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 4 |
| Trumann, AR | 39 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Blytheville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Blytheville is around March 18. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 2.
When is the first frost in Blytheville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 1 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Blytheville 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 March 31.
What growing zone is Blytheville?
Blytheville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 10 to 15°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 72315. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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