Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 72080 — Jerusalem, AR

ZIP code 72080 (Jerusalem, Conway County) is in USDA zone 7b: the coldest winter night averages 5 to 10 °F. The median last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost November 2.

Where ZIP 72080 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.

Zone7b5 to 10 °F

Coldest night−15 to −12.2 °C

Last frostMar 29

First frostNov 2

2012 zone7a

Was 7a 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 7b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Jerusalem, AR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 29median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 13only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 2median — 10% chance by Oct 20

Growing season219 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 13 and returns around November 14.

From the NOAA station Russellville Municipal Airport, AR — 18 miles away, elevation 404 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 72080

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 8

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 8 – Mar 22

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 1 – Mar 15

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 12 – Apr 26

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 5 – Apr 19

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 7 – Sep 21

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 19 – Nov 23

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 29) and first fall frost (Nov 2) 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 72080 came on Feb 14 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24).

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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).

Native plants for zone 7b in Arkansas

505 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Arkansas, and rated by the USDA to survive 5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Jerusalem, AR.

Soil in Jerusalem, AR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 72080 is Linker — fine sandy loam, well drained.

TextureFine sandy loamdrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.6moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.75%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly

Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Linker fine sandy loam, 8 to 12 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 72080; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Jerusalem, AR

Summer high93 °Faverage high, July

Winter low30 °Faverage low, January

Hot days73days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights77nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days5,204base 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

Precipitation52 inper year, rain and melted snow

Snowfall3 inper year; 2 days with snow on the ground

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches · ❄ = snowfall

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Russellville Municipal Airport, AR (18 mi away); precipitation: Hattieville 5 Nw, AR (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

4 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

720638a

Hattieville, AR · 8 mi

Russellville, AR · 12 mi

728238a

Atkins, AR · 12 mi

721568a

Solgohachia, AR · 13 mi

726867b

Witts Springs, AR · 14 mi

Arkansas planting zones →

Questions about 72080

What planting zone is ZIP code 72080?

ZIP code 72080 (Jerusalem, AR) is in USDA hardiness zone 7b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 5 to 10 °F (−15 to −12.2 °C).

When is the last frost in Jerusalem, AR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 72080 is March 29; after April 13 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Russellville Municipal Airport station.

When is the first frost in Jerusalem, AR?

The median first fall frost near 72080 is November 2, giving a median frost-free growing season of 219 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 72080?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 1 – Feb 15 and set transplants outside around Apr 5 – Apr 19, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 72080 get?

About 52 inches of precipitation a year and 3 inches of snowfall (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Hattieville 5 Nw station).

How hot do summers get in Jerusalem, AR?

The average high peaks at 93 °F in July, with about 73 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 72080 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Linker at the center of ZIP 72080: fine sandy loam, well drained, pH about 5.6 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Jerusalem, AR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 72080 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Feb 24), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Jerusalem, AR?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 72080 is 14 h 33 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 72080 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 72080 in zone 7a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.