Frost dates across Louisiana
Typical last spring frost, first fall frost, and USDA zone for 4 Louisiana cities, from 30-year NOAA climate normals. Every date is a 50 percent odds line, not a promise. Pick a city for the full frost window and what is plantable there now.
| City | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Season length | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Feb 1 | Dec 31 | about 333 days | 9b |
| Baton Rouge | Feb 25 | Nov 26 | about 274 days | 9a |
| Shreveport | Feb 28 | Nov 24 | about 269 days | 8b |
| Lafayette | Feb 13 | Dec 4 | about 294 days | 9a |
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