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

Planting zone for 72134 — Roe, AR

ZIP code 72134 (Roe, Monroe County) is in USDA zone 8b: the coldest winter night averages 15 to 20 °F. The median last spring frost is March 15 and the first fall frost November 11.

Where ZIP 72134 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 15
First frostNov 11
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 Roe, AR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 15median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 1only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 11median — 10% chance by Oct 28
Growing season241 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 2 and returns around November 24.

From the NOAA station Clarendon, AR — 6 miles away, elevation 180 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 72134

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 15
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 1 – Feb 22
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 22 – Mar 8
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 15 – Mar 1
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 18 – Feb 1
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 4 – Jan 18
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 16 – Sep 30
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 28 – Dec 2
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 15) and first fall frost (Nov 11) 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 72134 came on Feb 14 — about the same time as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 16).

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 Roe, AR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 72134 is Grenada — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupCwater soaks in slowly
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Grenada silt loam, 3 to 8 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 72134; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Roe, AR

Summer high90 °Faverage high, July
Winter low33 °Faverage low, January
Hot days64days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights55nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days5,256base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 29 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 50 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation55.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 48 °F, low 33 °F 48°33° JanFebruary: average high 53 °F, low 35 °F 53°35° FebMarch: average high 61 °F, low 43 °F 61°43° MarApril: average high 71 °F, low 52 °F 71°52° AprMay: average high 80 °F, low 62 °F 80°62° MayJune: average high 87 °F, low 70 °F 87°70° JunJuly: average high 90 °F, low 73 °F 90°73° JulAugust: average high 89 °F, low 71 °F 89°71° AugSeptember: average high 84 °F, low 63 °F 84°63° SepOctober: average high 73 °F, low 52 °F 73°52° OctNovember: average high 60 °F, low 41 °F 60°41° NovDecember: average high 51 °F, low 35 °F 51°35° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″2″4″6″January: 3.99 in precipitation 4.0 JanFebruary: 4.80 in precipitation 4.8 FebMarch: 4.94 in precipitation 4.9 MarApril: 6.25 in precipitation 6.3 AprMay: 5.75 in precipitation 5.8 MayJune: 4.08 in precipitation 4.1 JunJuly: 3.88 in precipitation 3.9 JulAugust: 3.28 in precipitation 3.3 AugSeptember: 3.17 in precipitation 3.2 SepOctober: 4.49 in precipitation 4.5 OctNovember: 4.53 in precipitation 4.5 NovDecember: 5.91 in precipitation 5.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Clarendon, AR (6 mi away); precipitation: Clarendon, AR (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

721708b
Ulm, AR · 5 mi
720268b
Casscoe, AR · 7 mi
720298a
Clarendon, AR · 8 mi
720418a
De Valls Bluff, AR · 11 mi
720388b
Crocketts Bluff, AR · 13 mi
720698b
Holly Grove, AR · 13 mi
721608b
Stuttgart, AR · 16 mi
721088a
Monroe, AR · 16 mi

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Questions about 72134

What planting zone is ZIP code 72134?

ZIP code 72134 (Roe, 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 Roe, AR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 72134 is March 15; after April 1 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clarendon station.

When is the first frost in Roe, AR?

The median first fall frost near 72134 is November 11, giving a median frost-free growing season of 241 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 72134?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 18 – Feb 1 and set transplants outside around Mar 22 – Apr 5, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 72134 get?

About 55.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Clarendon station).

How hot do summers get in Roe, AR?

The average high peaks at 90 °F in July, with about 64 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 72134 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Grenada at the center of ZIP 72134: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Roe, AR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 72134 came on Feb 14 in 2026, about the same as the 1991–2020 average (Feb 16), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Roe, AR?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 72134 is 14 h 29 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 72134 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 72134 in zone 8a; the 2023 map puts it in zone 8b. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.