Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 72014 — Beedeville, AR

ZIP code 72014 (Beedeville, Jackson County) is in USDA zone 8a: the coldest winter night averages 10 to 15 °F. The median last spring frost is March 23 and the first fall frost November 5.

Where ZIP 72014 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone8a10 to 15 °F
Coldest night−12.2 to −9.4 °C
Last frostMar 23
First frostNov 5
2012 zone7b

Was 7b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 8a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Beedeville, AR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 9only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 5median — 10% chance by Oct 22
Growing season227 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 10 and returns around November 17.

From the NOAA station Beedeville 4 Ne, AR — 4 miles away, elevation 223 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 72014

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Feb 23
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 9 – Mar 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 2 – Mar 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 26 – Feb 9
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 12 – Jan 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 30 – Apr 13
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 10 – Sep 24
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 22 – Nov 26
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 23) and first fall frost (Nov 5) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 72014 came on Feb 17 — 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Soil in Beedeville, AR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 72014 is Crowley — silt loam, poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Crowley silt loam.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 72014; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Beedeville, AR

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low31 °Faverage low, January
Hot days58days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights57nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,060base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 33 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 46 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation51.1 inper year, rain and melted snow
Snowfall2 inper year

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 47 °F, low 31 °F 47°31° JanFebruary: average high 52 °F, low 34 °F 52°34° FebMarch: average high 61 °F, low 41 °F 61°41° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 51 °F 71°51° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 61 °F 80°61° MayJune: average high 88 °F, low 69 °F 88°69° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 72 °F 90°72° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 69 °F 89°69° AugSeptember: average high 83 °F, low 61 °F 83°61° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 50 °F 73°50° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 41 °F 60°41° NovDecember: average high 50 °F, low 34 °F 50°34° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.76 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 3.8 JanFebruary: 3.74 in precipitation, 0.6 in snowfall 3.7❄1 FebMarch: 5.32 in precipitation, 0.5 in snowfall 5.3❄1 MarApril: 5.56 in precipitation 5.6 AprMay: 5.65 in precipitation 5.7 MayJune: 3.55 in precipitation 3.5 JunJuly: 3.98 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.04 in precipitation 3.0 AugSeptember: 3.02 in precipitation 3.0 SepOctober: 4.14 in precipitation 4.1 OctNovember: 4.41 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.4 NovDecember: 4.90 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 4.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Beedeville 4 Ne, AR (4 mi away); precipitation: Beedeville 4 Ne, AR (4 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8a.

721698a
Tupelo, AR · 7 mi
723478a
Hickory Ridge, AR · 8 mi
720058a
Amagon, AR · 8 mi
724298a
Fisher, AR · 11 mi
721128a
Newport, AR · 12 mi
721238a
Patterson, AR · 14 mi
724318a
Grubbs, AR · 14 mi
721018a
Mc Crory, AR · 14 mi

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Questions about 72014

What planting zone is ZIP code 72014?

ZIP code 72014 (Beedeville, AR) is in USDA hardiness zone 8a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 10 to 15 °F (−12.2 to −9.4 °C).

When is the last frost in Beedeville, AR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 72014 is March 23; after April 9 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beedeville 4 Ne station.

When is the first frost in Beedeville, AR?

The median first fall frost near 72014 is November 5, giving a median frost-free growing season of 227 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 72014?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 26 – Feb 9 and set transplants outside around Mar 30 – Apr 13, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 72014 get?

About 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Beedeville 4 Ne station).

How hot do summers get in Beedeville, AR?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 58 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 72014 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Crowley at the center of ZIP 72014: silt loam, poorly drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Beedeville, AR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 72014 came on Feb 17 in 2026, 5 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 22), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Beedeville, AR?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 72014 is 14 h 33 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 72014 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 72014 in zone 7b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.