Frost Dates for Poydras, LA

Based on data from St Bernard weather station, 4 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 4
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 15
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 18
First Fall Frost December 5

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze January 21
First Fall Hard Freeze December 30
29.87°N, -89.89°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

315 Days February 4 to December 15

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°
53°
High: 62°F
Avg: 53°F
Low: 44°F
Jan
56°
High: 65°F
Avg: 56°F
Low: 47°F
Feb
62°
High: 71°F
Avg: 62°F
Low: 53°F
Mar
68°
High: 77°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 60°F
Apr
76°
High: 84°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 68°F
May
80°
High: 87°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 73°F
Jun
82°
High: 89°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 75°F
Jul
82°
High: 89°F
Avg: 82°F
Low: 75°F
Aug
79°
High: 86°F
Avg: 79°F
Low: 71°F
Sep
70°
High: 79°F
Avg: 70°F
Low: 62°F
Oct
61°
High: 70°F
Avg: 61°F
Low: 51°F
Nov
54°
High: 64°F
Avg: 54°F
Low: 45°F
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0" 3" 6" 9" 9.4"
6.8"
6.79"
Jan
6.1"
6.13"
Feb
6.0"
6.05"
Mar
6.2"
6.20"
Apr
9.4"
9.40"
May
8.7"
8.73"
Jun
8.1"
8.06"
Jul
7.5"
7.54"
Aug
7.1"
7.06"
Sep
5.0"
5.01"
Oct
4.1"
4.06"
Nov
5.3"
5.26"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.5h11h12h12.5h13.5h14h13.5h13h12h11.5h10.5h10h
Jan: 6:52 AM – 5:08 PM · 10h 17m
Feb: 6:31 AM – 5:29 PM · 10h 58m
Mar: 6:06 AM – 5:54 PM · 11h 47m
Apr: 5:38 AM – 6:22 PM · 12h 44m
May: 5:15 AM – 6:45 PM · 13h 30m
Jun: 5:03 AM – 6:57 PM · 13h 55m
Jul: 5:08 AM – 6:52 PM · 13h 45m
Aug: 5:28 AM – 6:32 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: 6:57 AM – 5:03 PM · 10h 05m
Daylight Longest: 13h 55m · Shortest: 10h 05m

Nearby Stations

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