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Hot Springs National Park, AR planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Hot Springs National Park, AR (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 19, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 13, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 5, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Hot Springs National Park, AR’s first frost (~Nov 13, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Hot Springs National Park, AR

January

February

March

April

August

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Hot Springs National Park, AR (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.