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Will it freeze in Pocahontas in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Pocahontas 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 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 33°F Frost possible · Mostly Clear
- Sun, Nov 8 35°F Frost possible · Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · 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 Pocahontas
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 12, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Pocahontas 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 25 · Apr 12 · Apr 29 | Oct 10 · Oct 23 · Nov 3 | 193 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 12 · Mar 31 · Apr 18 | Oct 21 · Nov 1 · Nov 17 | 214 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Mar 1 · Mar 18 · Apr 7 | Oct 30 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 238 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Pocahontas 1 (station USC00035820, elevation 315 ft), 0.2 mi from Pocahontas. 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 Pocahontas
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Ridge, AR | 12 mi | Mar 27 | Nov 5 |
| Paragould, AR | 30 mi | Mar 26 | Nov 6 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 35 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 47 mi | Mar 29 | Nov 5 |
| Newport, AR | 47 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| Trumann, AR | 48 mi | Mar 23 | Nov 9 |
| Batesville, AR | 50 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Kennett, MO | 52 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 1 |
| West Plains, MO | 60 mi | Apr 16 | Oct 21 |
| Blytheville, AR | 64 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 14 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pocahontas?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Pocahontas is around March 31. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 18, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 12.
When is the first frost in Pocahontas?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 1. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 21 and a 90% chance by November 17.
Can it frost in Pocahontas 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 12.
What growing zone is Pocahontas?
Pocahontas 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 72455. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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