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Will it freeze in Newport in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Newport during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 39°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM CST to Sat, Nov 7, 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 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 35°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Thu, Nov 12 39°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 Newport
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 25, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Newport. 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 13 · Mar 31 · Apr 14 | Oct 20 · Oct 31 · Nov 15 | 216 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 28 · Mar 18 · Apr 4 | Oct 31 · Nov 11 · Dec 1 | 240 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 16 · Mar 6 · Mar 25 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 14 | 262 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Newport
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 Newport, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Newport (station USC00035186, elevation 228 ft), 2.7 mi from Newport. 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 Newport
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville, AR | 24 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 34 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Walnut Ridge, AR | 35 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| Wynne, AR | 37 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 7 |
| Searcy, AR | 39 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 8 |
| Trumann, AR | 40 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Heber Springs, AR | 45 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Pocahontas, AR | 47 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| Forrest City, AR | 49 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 7 |
| Paragould, AR | 50 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Newport?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Newport is around March 18. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 4, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 28.
When is the first frost in Newport?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 31 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Newport 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 Newport?
Newport 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 72112. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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