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Will it freeze in Searcy in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Searcy during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 49°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 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 41°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 36°F Frost possible · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 37°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 46°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 Searcy
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 19, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Searcy. 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 21 · Apr 7 · Apr 23 | Oct 16 · Oct 29 · Nov 11 | 205 days |
| 32°F freeze | Mar 5 · Mar 27 · Apr 12 | Oct 24 · Nov 8 · Nov 25 | 228 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 23 · Mar 12 · Mar 31 | Nov 2 · Nov 19 · Dec 5 | 250 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Searcy
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 Searcy, AR come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Searcy (station USC00036506, elevation 230 ft), 2.1 mi from Searcy. 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 Searcy
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe, AR | 15 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Ward, AR | 20 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Heber Springs, AR | 24 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 6 |
| Cabot, AR | 25 mi | Apr 4 | Oct 31 |
| Jacksonville, AR | 34 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Greenbrier, AR | 37 mi | Apr 9 | Oct 25 |
| Batesville, AR | 37 mi | Mar 30 | Nov 5 |
| Sherwood, AR | 38 mi | Mar 16 | Nov 16 |
| Newport, AR | 39 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 11 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 42 mi | Mar 21 | Nov 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Searcy?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Searcy is around March 27. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 12, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after March 5.
When is the first frost in Searcy?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 24 and a 90% chance by November 25.
Can it frost in Searcy 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 7.
What growing zone is Searcy?
Searcy 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 72143. See growing zones in Arkansas.
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