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Will it freeze in Russellville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Russellville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°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 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 37°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 42°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 Russellville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 14, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Russellville Municipal Airport. 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 26 · Apr 10 · Apr 24 | Oct 10 · Oct 25 · Nov 6 | 196 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 10 · Mar 29 · Apr 13 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 18 | 219 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 25 · Mar 13 · Apr 4 | Oct 31 · Nov 14 · Dec 2 | 244 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Russellville Municipal Airport
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 Russellville, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Russellville Municipal Airport (station USW00053920, elevation 403 ft), 2.7 mi from Russellville. 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 Russellville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, AR | 23 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 10 |
| Morrilton, AR | 24 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 2 |
| Conway, AR | 40 mi | Apr 2 | Nov 2 |
| Greenbrier, AR | 43 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 25 |
| Maumelle, AR | 51 mi | Apr 1 | Nov 1 |
| Hot Springs, AR | 55 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 13 |
| Benton, AR | 58 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Little Rock, AR | 58 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
| Bryant, AR | 58 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Sherwood, AR | 60 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Russellville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Russellville is around March 29. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 10.
When is the first frost in Russellville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 2. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 20 and a 90% chance by November 18.
Can it frost in Russellville 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 10.
What growing zone is Russellville?
Russellville 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 72801. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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