USDA hardiness zones in Arkansas
| Zone | Avg. extreme minimum | ZIP codes | Example cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 7a | 0 to 5°F | 70 | Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville |
| Zone 7b | 5 to 10°F | 150 | Jonesboro, Paragould, Harrison, Batesville |
| Zone 8a | 10 to 15°F | 324 | Little Rock, Fort Smith, Conway, North Little Rock |
| Zone 8b | 15 to 20°F | 73 | Texarkana, El Dorado, Magnolia, Monticello |
Growing zone and frost dates by city
| City | Zone | Frost dates |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Little Rock frost dates |
| Fayetteville | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Fayetteville frost dates |
| Fort Smith | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Fort Smith frost dates |
| Springdale | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Springdale frost dates |
| Jonesboro | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Jonesboro frost dates |
| Rogers | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Rogers frost dates |
| Conway | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Conway frost dates |
| North Little Rock | 8a (10 to 15°F) | North Little Rock frost dates |
| Bentonville | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Bentonville frost dates |
| Benton | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Benton frost dates |
| Pine Bluff | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Pine Bluff frost dates |
| Hot Springs | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Hot Springs frost dates |
| Bella Vista | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Bella Vista frost dates |
| Sherwood | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Sherwood frost dates |
| Paragould | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Paragould frost dates |
| Russellville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Russellville frost dates |
| Jacksonville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Jacksonville frost dates |
| Texarkana | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Texarkana frost dates |
| Cabot | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Cabot frost dates |
| Centerton | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Centerton frost dates |
| Van Buren | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Van Buren frost dates |
| Searcy | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Searcy frost dates |
| West Memphis | 8a (10 to 15°F) | West Memphis frost dates |
| Bryant | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Bryant frost dates |
| Siloam Springs | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Siloam Springs frost dates |
| Maumelle | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Maumelle frost dates |
| El Dorado | 8b (15 to 20°F) | El Dorado frost dates |
| Harrison | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Harrison frost dates |
| Marion | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Marion frost dates |
| Mountain Home | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Mountain Home frost dates |
| Forrest City | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Forrest City frost dates |
| Blytheville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Blytheville frost dates |
| Lowell | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Lowell frost dates |
| Batesville | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Batesville frost dates |
| Pea Ridge | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Pea Ridge frost dates |
| Malvern | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Malvern frost dates |
| Magnolia | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Magnolia frost dates |
| Farmington | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Farmington frost dates |
| Camden | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Camden frost dates |
| Arkadelphia | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Arkadelphia frost dates |
| Greenwood | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Greenwood frost dates |
| Clarksville | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Clarksville frost dates |
| Beebe | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Beebe frost dates |
| Prairie Grove | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Prairie Grove frost dates |
| Hope | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Hope frost dates |
| Monticello | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Monticello frost dates |
| Helena-West Helena | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Helena-West Helena frost dates |
| Newport | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Newport frost dates |
| Tontitown | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Tontitown frost dates |
| Wynne | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Wynne frost dates |
| Pocahontas | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Pocahontas frost dates |
| Trumann | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Trumann frost dates |
| Stuttgart | 8b (15 to 20°F) | Stuttgart frost dates |
| Heber Springs | 7b (5 to 10°F) | Heber Springs frost dates |
| Ward | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Ward frost dates |
| Morrilton | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Morrilton frost dates |
| Cave Springs | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Cave Springs frost dates |
| Greenbrier | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Greenbrier frost dates |
| Osceola | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Osceola frost dates |
| Alma | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Alma frost dates |
| De Queen | 8a (10 to 15°F) | De Queen frost dates |
| Berryville | 7a (0 to 5°F) | Berryville frost dates |
| Mena | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Mena frost dates |
| White Hall | 8a (10 to 15°F) | White Hall frost dates |
| Walnut Ridge | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Walnut Ridge frost dates |
| Barling | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Barling frost dates |
| Sheridan | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Sheridan frost dates |
| Warren | 8a (10 to 15°F) | Warren frost dates |
Frequently asked questions
What growing zone is Arkansas in?
Arkansas’s ZIP codes span USDA zones 7a to 8b, and 8a is the most common. Zones vary with elevation and distance from water, so check your own ZIP code.
When should I plant?
Hardiness zones are about winter cold, not planting dates. For timing, use the last spring frost date for your city on our Arkansas frost dates page.