Frost Dates for Erath, LA

Based on data from New Iberia Acadiana AP weather station, 11 miles away

Elevation: 7 ft

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 10
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 11
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 25
First Fall Frost November 30

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 29
First Fall Hard Freeze January 3
29.96°N, -92.04°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

305 Days February 10 to December 11

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° 100°
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 43°F
Jan
57°
High: 67°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 47°F
Feb
64°
High: 74°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 53°F
Mar
70°
High: 80°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 60°F
Apr
77°
High: 86°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 67°F
May
82°
High: 90°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
83°
High: 92°F
Avg: 83°F
Low: 75°F
Jul
84°
High: 93°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 75°F
Aug
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 71°F
Sep
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 60°F
Oct
62°
High: 73°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 50°F
Nov
56°
High: 66°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 45°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.1"
4.1"
4.07"
Jan
3.2"
3.23"
Feb
2.7"
2.70"
Mar
4.1"
4.14"
Apr
6.4"
6.43"
May
7.1"
7.07"
Jun
6.0"
5.97"
Jul
5.4"
5.40"
Aug
5.5"
5.50"
Sep
3.7"
3.72"
Oct
3.3"
3.29"
Nov
4.6"
4.64"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h14h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 7:09 AM – 5:25 PM · 10h 16m
Feb: 6:54 AM – 5:51 PM · 10h 57m
Mar: 7:24 AM – 7:11 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 6:46 AM – 7:30 PM · 12h 44m
May: 6:18 AM – 7:49 PM · 13h 31m
Jun: 6:10 AM – 8:05 PM · 13h 55m
Jul: 6:20 AM – 8:06 PM · 13h 45m
Aug: 6:39 AM – 7:44 PM · 13h 05m
Sep: 6:57 AM – 7:07 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 7:15 AM – 6:30 PM · 11h 15m
Nov: 6:39 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 27m
Dec: 7:01 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 04m
Daylight Central Time (CT) Longest: 13h 56m · Shortest: 10h 04m

Nearby Stations

New Iberia Acadiana Rgnl AP, LA February 14 - December 5 St Martinville 3 Sw, LA February 21 - November 27 Lafayette 13 Se, LA February 19 - December 1 Jeanerette 5 Nw, LA February 15 - December 3 Lafayette Rgnl AP, LA February 13 - December 4 Lafayette, LA February 26 - November 28

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