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Will it freeze in North Little Rock in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in North Little Rock during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 50°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 North Little Rock
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 21, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Little Rock Airport Adams Field. 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 16 · Apr 3 · Apr 21 | Oct 20 · Oct 31 · Nov 14 | 211 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 2 · Mar 21 · Apr 6 | Oct 29 · Nov 10 · Nov 25 | 234 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 20 · Mar 8 · Mar 26 | Nov 6 · Nov 21 · Dec 8 | 256 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Little Rock Airport Adams Field
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 North Little Rock, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Little Rock Airport Adams Field (station USW00013963, elevation 258 ft), 3.8 mi from North Little Rock. 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 North Little Rock
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood, AR | 5.0 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Little Rock, AR | 8.1 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Jacksonville, AR | 8.7 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Maumelle, AR | 11 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Cabot, AR | 18 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Bryant, AR | 19 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Ward, AR | 22 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Benton, AR | 24 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Conway, AR | 24 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
| Beebe, AR | 27 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in North Little Rock?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in North Little Rock is around March 21. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 6, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 2.
When is the first frost in North Little Rock?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 10. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by November 25.
Can it frost in North Little Rock 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 3.
What growing zone is North Little Rock?
North Little Rock 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 72116. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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