Frost Dates for Jackson, LA

Based on data from St Francisville 1 Ne weather station, 10 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. March 2
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. November 24
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 March 14
First Fall Frost November 16

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze February 7
First Fall Hard Freeze December 10
30.84°N, -91.22°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

267 Days March 2 to November 24

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 8b

Avg. annual minimum: 15 to 20°F (−9 to −7°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

30° 50° 70° 90°
48°
High: 60°F
Avg: 48°F
Low: 36°F
Jan
53°
High: 64°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 41°F
Feb
60°
High: 72°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 48°F
Mar
65°
High: 78°F
Avg: 65°F
Low: 53°F
Apr
73°
High: 84°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 62°F
May
79°
High: 89°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 69°F
Jun
81°
High: 91°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 71°F
Jul
82°
High: 93°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 71°F
Aug
77°
High: 89°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 66°F
Sep
68°
High: 80°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 56°F
Oct
58°
High: 70°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 46°F
Nov
50°
High: 61°F
Avg: 50°F
Low: 40°F
Dec
32°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F)

Precipitation

0" 4" 8" 12" 12.2"
11.5"
11.52"
Jan
8.3"
8.31"
Feb
10.9"
10.93"
Mar
12.2"
12.21"
Apr
10.0"
10.03"
May
8.8"
8.85"
Jun
7.1"
7.12"
Jul
8.1"
8.06"
Aug
7.6"
7.64"
Sep
10.6"
10.55"
Oct
10.5"
10.48"
Nov
11.7"
11.72"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h11h12h13h13.5h14h14h13h12h11h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:54 AM – 5:06 PM · 10h 13m
Feb: 6:32 AM – 5:28 PM · 10h 55m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:37 AM – 6:23 PM · 12h 45m
May: 5:13 AM – 6:47 PM · 13h 34m
Jun: 5:00 AM – 6:60 PM · 13h 59m
Jul: 5:06 AM – 6:54 PM · 13h 49m
Aug: 5:26 AM – 6:34 PM · 13h 07m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 11m
Oct: 6:23 AM – 5:37 PM · 11h 14m
Nov: 6:48 AM – 5:12 PM · 10h 24m
Dec: 6:60 AM – 5:00 PM · 10h 01m
Daylight Longest: 13h 60m · Shortest: 10h 00m

Nearby Stations

New Roads 5 Ne, LA February 19 - December 5 Baton Rouge Ryan AP, LA February 25 - November 26 Woodville 4 Ese, MS March 11 - November 17 Clinton 5 Se, LA March 13 - November 17 Brusly 2 W, LA February 28 - November 24 Lsu Ben-Hur Farm, LA February 28 - November 26

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