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

Planting zone for 72616 — Berryville, AR

ZIP code 72616 (Berryville, Carroll County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is March 30 and the first fall frost November 7.

Where ZIP 72616 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.

Zone7a0 to 5 °F

Coldest night−17.8 to −15 °C

Last frostMar 30

First frostNov 7

2012 zone6b

Was 6b 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 7a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Berryville, AR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Last spring frostMarch 30median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsApril 15only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 7median — 10% chance by Oct 24

Growing season224 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around March 18 and returns around November 17.

From the NOAA station Huntsville 1 Ssw, AR — 22 miles away, elevation 1,785 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 72616

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2

SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 9

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 9 – Mar 23

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 2 – Mar 16

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 9 – Mar 23

TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16

TomatoesTransplant · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Apr 13 – Apr 27

BeansSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 6 – Apr 20

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 12 – Sep 26

GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 24 – Nov 28

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 30) and first fall frost (Nov 7) 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 72616 came on Feb 14 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 3).

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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 7a in Arkansas

501 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Arkansas, and rated by the USDA to survive 0 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 7a. 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 Berryville, AR.

Soil in Berryville, AR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 72616 is Captina — silt loam, moderately well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables

pH4.7strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageModerately well drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter4.5%moderate

Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise

Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Captina 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 72616; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Berryville, AR

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July

Winter low30 °Faverage low, January

Hot days34days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights67nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days4,633base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 38 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day9 h 41 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully

Precipitation45.5 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Huntsville 1 Ssw, AR (22 mi away); precipitation: Green Forest, AR (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

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

726387a

Green Forest, AR · 8 mi

726137a

Beaver, AR · 10 mi

726327a

Eureka Springs, AR · 11 mi

726317a

Eureka Springs, AR · 13 mi

726607a

Oak Grove, AR · 13 mi

Arkansas planting zones →

Questions about 72616

What planting zone is ZIP code 72616?

ZIP code 72616 (Berryville, AR) is in USDA hardiness zone 7a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 0 to 5 °F (−17.8 to −15 °C).

When is the last frost in Berryville, AR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 72616 is March 30; after April 15 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Huntsville 1 Ssw station.

When is the first frost in Berryville, AR?

The median first fall frost near 72616 is November 7, giving a median frost-free growing season of 224 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 72616?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 2 – Feb 16 and set transplants outside around Apr 6 – Apr 20, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 72616 get?

About 45.5 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Green Forest station).

How hot do summers get in Berryville, AR?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 34 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 72616 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Captina at the center of ZIP 72616: silt loam, moderately well drained, pH about 4.7 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Berryville, AR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 72616 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 3), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Berryville, AR?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 72616 is 14 h 38 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 72616 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 72616 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.