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Will it freeze in Heber Springs in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Heber Springs 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.
1 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 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 39°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Heber Springs
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Greers Ferry Dam. 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 28 · Apr 11 · Apr 28 | Oct 16 · Oct 28 · Nov 10 | 200 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 11 · Mar 31 · Apr 16 | Oct 26 · Nov 6 · Nov 24 | 222 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 16 · Apr 2 | Nov 3 · Nov 19 · Dec 6 | 247 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Greers Ferry Dam
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 Heber Springs, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Greers Ferry Dam (station USC00032978, elevation 527 ft), 2.2 mi from Heber Springs. 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 Heber Springs
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searcy, AR | 24 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Greenbrier, AR | 27 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 25 |
| Batesville, AR | 29 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Beebe, AR | 30 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Ward, AR | 34 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Cabot, AR | 36 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Conway, AR | 39 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
| Jacksonville, AR | 43 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Newport, AR | 45 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| Sherwood, AR | 46 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Heber Springs?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Heber Springs is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 16, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 11.
When is the first frost in Heber Springs?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 6. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by November 24.
Can it frost in Heber Springs 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 11.
What growing zone is Heber Springs?
Heber Springs 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 72543. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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