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

Planting zone for 72055 — Gillett, AR

ZIP code 72055 (Gillett, Arkansas County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 10 and the first fall frost November 18.

Where ZIP 72055 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.

Zone8b15 to 20 °F
Coldest night−9.4 to −6.7 °C
Last frostMar 10
First frostNov 18
2012 zone8a

Was 8a 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 8b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Gillett, AR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 10median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMarch 28only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 18median — 10% chance by Nov 2
Growing season251 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 28 and returns around December 2.

From the NOAA station Arkansas Post, AR — 5 miles away, elevation 194 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 72055

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Jan 27 – Feb 10
SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 27 – Feb 17
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Dec 30 – Jan 13
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 17 – Mar 3
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 10 – Feb 24
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 17 – Mar 3
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 13 – Jan 27
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Dec 30 – Jan 13
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 24 – Apr 7
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 17 – Mar 31
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 23 – Oct 7
GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 4 – Dec 9
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 10) and first fall frost (Nov 18) 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 72055 came on Feb 13 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11).

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 Gillett, AR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 72055 is Lagrue — silty clay loam, poorly drained.

TextureSilty clay loamholds water and nutrients; slow to drain and warm up
pH6.2slightly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainagePoorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter2.25%moderate
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classPrime farmland if drainedUSDA classification

Map unit: Lagrue silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes.

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 72055; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gillett, AR

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low35 °Faverage low, January
Hot days53days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights40nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,675base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 26 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 53 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation53.5 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 52 °F, low 35 °F 52°35° JanFebruary: average high 57 °F, low 39 °F 57°39° FebMarch: average high 65 °F, low 46 °F 65°46° MarApril: average high 73 °F, low 54 °F 73°54° AprMay: average high 81 °F, low 63 °F 81°63° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 70 °F 87°70° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 73 °F 90°73° JulAugust: average high 90 °F, low 72 °F 90°72° AugSeptember: average high 85 °F, low 66 °F 85°66° SepOctober: average high 75 °F, low 55 °F 75°55° OctNovember: average high 62 °F, low 45 °F 62°45° NovDecember: average high 54 °F, low 38 °F 54°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 4.75 in precipitation, 0.7 in snowfall 4.8❄1 JanFebruary: 5.16 in precipitation, 0.3 in snowfall 5.2 FebMarch: 5.48 in precipitation, 0.4 in snowfall 5.5 MarApril: 5.82 in precipitation 5.8 AprMay: 5.04 in precipitation 5.0 MayJune: 3.30 in precipitation 3.3 JunJuly: 3.03 in precipitation 3.0 JulAugust: 3.36 in precipitation 3.4 AugSeptember: 2.63 in precipitation 2.6 SepOctober: 4.48 in precipitation 4.5 OctNovember: 4.42 in precipitation 4.4 NovDecember: 5.98 in precipitation, 0.1 in snowfall 6.0 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Arkansas Post, AR (5 mi away); precipitation: Arkansas Post, AR (5 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 8b.

721338b
Reydell, AR · 7 mi
721668b
Tichnor, AR · 8 mi
720428b
De Witt, AR · 12 mi
716438b
Gould, AR · 14 mi
723288b
Crumrod, AR · 15 mi
720488b
Ethel, AR · 16 mi
723798b
Snow Lake, AR · 18 mi
716398b
Dumas, AR · 18 mi

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Questions about 72055

What planting zone is ZIP code 72055?

ZIP code 72055 (Gillett, AR) is in USDA hardiness zone 8b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 15 to 20 °F (−9.4 to −6.7 °C).

When is the last frost in Gillett, AR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 72055 is March 10; after March 28 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Arkansas Post station.

When is the first frost in Gillett, AR?

The median first fall frost near 72055 is November 18, giving a median frost-free growing season of 251 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 72055?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 13 – Jan 27 and set transplants outside around Mar 17 – Mar 31, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 72055 get?

About 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 2 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Arkansas Post station).

How hot do summers get in Gillett, AR?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 53 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 72055 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Lagrue at the center of ZIP 72055: silty clay loam, poorly drained, pH about 6.2 (slightly acidic).

Did spring come early in Gillett, AR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 72055 came on Feb 13 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 11), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gillett, AR?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 72055 is 14 h 26 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 72055 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 72055 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.