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

Planting zone for 72733 — Gateway, AR

ZIP code 72733 (Gateway, Benton County) is in USDA zone 7a: the coldest winter night averages 0 to 5 °F. The median last spring frost is April 18 and the first fall frost October 22.

Where ZIP 72733 is

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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 frostApr 18
First frostOct 22
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 Gateway, AR

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 18median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 22median — 10% chance by Oct 7
Growing season185 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 6 and returns around November 1.

From the NOAA station Seligman, MO — 4 miles away, elevation 1,529 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 72733

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 21
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 7 – Mar 28
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 28 – Apr 11
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 21 – Apr 4
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 28 – Apr 11
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 21 – Mar 7
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 25 – May 9
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 7 – Feb 21
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 2 – May 16
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 25 – May 9
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 27 – Sep 10
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 8 – Nov 12
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 18) and first fall frost (Oct 22) 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 72733 came on Feb 14 — 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5).

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 Gateway, AR

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 72733 is Peridge — silt loam, well drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter2%moderate
Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately
Farmland classFarmland of statewide importanceUSDA classification

Map unit: Peridge 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 72733; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Gateway, AR

Summer high88 °Faverage high, July
Winter low23 °Faverage low, January
Hot days31days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights110nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,915base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 39 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 40 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growIntermediateday-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully
Precipitation49.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 45 °F, low 23 °F 45°23° JanFebruary: average high 50 °F, low 26 °F 50°26° FebMarch: average high 58 °F, low 34 °F 58°34° MarApril: average high 68 °F, low 42 °F 68°42° AprMay: average high 76 °F, low 52 °F 76°52° MayJune: average high 83 °F, low 60 °F 83°60° JunJuly: average high 88 °F, low 65 °F 88°65° JulAugust: average high 88 °F, low 64 °F 88°64° AugSeptember: average high 81 °F, low 55 °F 81°55° SepOctober: average high 71 °F, low 44 °F 71°44° OctNovember: average high 58 °F, low 33 °F 58°33° NovDecember: average high 48 °F, low 26 °F 48°26° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 2.92 in precipitation 2.9 JanFebruary: 2.37 in precipitation 2.4 FebMarch: 4.15 in precipitation 4.2 MarApril: 5.15 in precipitation 5.2 AprMay: 5.98 in precipitation 6.0 MayJune: 4.60 in precipitation 4.6 JunJuly: 4.35 in precipitation 4.3 JulAugust: 3.62 in precipitation 3.6 AugSeptember: 4.69 in precipitation 4.7 SepOctober: 4.11 in precipitation 4.1 OctNovember: 3.95 in precipitation 4.0 NovDecember: 3.22 in precipitation 3.2 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Seligman, MO (4 mi away); precipitation: Seligman 3.0 N, MO (6 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 7a.

657457a
Seligman, MO · 4 mi
727327a
Garfield, AR · 4 mi
657727a
Washburn, MO · 9 mi
656417a
Eagle Rock, MO · 10 mi
727117a
Avoca, AR · 10 mi
727517a
Pea Ridge, AR · 11 mi
726317a
Eureka Springs, AR · 11 mi
727567a
Rogers, AR · 12 mi

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Questions about 72733

What planting zone is ZIP code 72733?

ZIP code 72733 (Gateway, 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 Gateway, AR?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 72733 is April 18; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Seligman station.

When is the first frost in Gateway, AR?

The median first fall frost near 72733 is October 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 185 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 72733?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 21 – Mar 7 and set transplants outside around Apr 25 – May 9, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 72733 get?

About 49.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Seligman 3.0 N station).

How hot do summers get in Gateway, AR?

The average high peaks at 88 °F in July, with about 31 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 72733 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Peridge at the center of ZIP 72733: silt loam, well drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Gateway, AR in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 72733 came on Feb 14 in 2026, 19 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Mar 5), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Gateway, AR?

Intermediate onions: the longest day near 72733 is 14 h 39 min, so day-neutral types bulb best; long-day varieties may not bulb fully.

Did the zone for 72733 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 72733 in zone 6b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 7a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.