Frost Dates for Kenner, LA

Based on data from New Orleans Intl AP weather station, 1 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. January 30
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 31
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 8
First Fall Frost December 17

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 20
First Fall Hard Freeze January 7
29.99°N, -90.24°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

336 Days January 30 to December 31

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°
54°
High: 63°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 46°F
Jan
58°
High: 66°F
Avg: 58°F
Low: 50°F
Feb
64°
High: 72°F
Avg: 64°F
Low: 55°F
Mar
70°
High: 79°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 62°F
Apr
77°
High: 85°F
Avg: 77°F
Low: 69°F
May
82°
High: 90°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 75°F
Jun
84°
High: 91°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 77°F
Jul
84°
High: 91°F
Avg: 84°F
Low: 77°F
Aug
81°
High: 88°F
Avg: 81°F
Low: 74°F
Sep
73°
High: 81°F
Avg: 73°F
Low: 64°F
Oct
63°
High: 71°F
Avg: 63°F
Low: 54°F
Nov
57°
High: 65°F
Avg: 57°F
Low: 48°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 8.5"
7.7"
7.70"
Jan
5.8"
5.85"
Feb
7.3"
7.33"
Mar
8.5"
8.47"
Apr
8.0"
8.02"
May
8.4"
8.38"
Jun
7.5"
7.54"
Jul
6.5"
6.51"
Aug
5.8"
5.79"
Sep
5.4"
5.40"
Oct
5.8"
5.79"
Nov
7.6"
7.59"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h14h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 16m
Feb: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 57m
Mar: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
May: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 31m
Jun: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 55m
Jul: 5:07 AM – 6:53 PM · 13h 45m
Aug: 5:27 AM – 6:33 PM · 13h 05m
Sep: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 10m
Oct: 6:22 AM – 5:38 PM · 11h 15m
Nov: 6:46 AM – 5:14 PM · 10h 28m
Dec: 6:58 AM – 5:02 PM · 10h 05m
Daylight Longest: 13h 56m · Shortest: 10h 04m

Nearby Stations

New Orleans Audubon, LA January 24 - January 2 New Orleans Lakefront AP, LA January 22 - January 5 Terrytown 3s, LA February 1 - December 31 Chalmette, LA February 10 - December 17 Marrero 9 Ssw, LA February 10 - December 12 New Orleans Alvin Callender Fl, LA February 18 - December 6

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