Frost Dates for Chauvin, LA

Based on data from Galliano weather station, 17 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. February 8
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. December 19
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost February 24
First Fall Frost December 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 28
First Fall Hard Freeze January 3
29.44°N, -90.60°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

315 Days February 8 to December 19

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 9b

Avg. annual minimum: 25 to 30°F (−4 to −1°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

40° 60° 80°
54°
High: 63°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 45°F
Jan
57°
High: 66°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 48°F
Feb
63°
High: 71°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 55°F
Mar
69°
High: 77°F
Avg: 69°F
Low: 61°F
Apr
76°
High: 83°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 68°F
May
81°
High: 88°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 74°F
Jun
82°
High: 89°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 76°F
Jul
83°
High: 89°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 76°F
Aug
79°
High: 86°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 72°F
Sep
71°
High: 80°F
Avg: 71°F
Low: 63°F
Oct
62°
High: 71°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 52°F
Nov
56°
High: 65°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 47°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.9"
7.2"
7.23"
Jan
5.7"
5.68"
Feb
6.6"
6.59"
Mar
7.9"
7.90"
Apr
9.9"
9.90"
May
7.9"
7.88"
Jun
8.8"
8.77"
Jul
7.6"
7.58"
Aug
7.0"
6.99"
Sep
7.6"
7.61"
Oct
7.1"
7.07"
Nov
6.5"
6.51"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:51 AM – 5:09 PM · 10h 18m
Feb: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 59m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:39 AM – 6:21 PM · 12h 43m
May: 5:16 AM – 6:44 PM · 13h 29m
Jun: 5:04 AM – 6:56 PM · 13h 53m
Jul: 5:09 AM – 6:51 PM · 13h 43m
Aug: 5:28 AM – 6:32 PM · 13h 04m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 16m
Nov: 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM · 10h 30m
Dec: 6:56 AM – 5:04 PM · 10h 07m
Daylight Longest: 13h 53m · Shortest: 10h 07m

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