Last frost date in Alexandria, Louisiana
February 27
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 31; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 18.
November 27
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 7.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Alexandria (USC00160098), 2 miles from Alexandria, elevation 87 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for Pineville, so its frost dates are the same as Alexandria's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Jan 31 | Feb 27 | Mar 18 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 7 | Nov 27 | Dec 19 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 274
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 12 | Nov 14 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Feb 27 | Nov 27 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 8 | Dec 13 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 24
What to plant now in Alexandria
- Swiss chardJune 1 – Nov 1Now
- Celery and celeriac plantsAug 1 – Dec 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 15Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chinese cabbageSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Collards plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- EndiveSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Florence fennelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- GarlicSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KaleSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- KohlrabiSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- ParsnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RutabagaSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SorrelSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- CarrotsSept 15 – Dec 1Now
- DandelionSept 15 – Dec 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around February 28 Alexandria: February 27
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 30 Alexandria: November 27
Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5. How we match the table.
Nearby in Louisiana
- Natchitoches 48 mi · last frost Feb 28
- Opelousas 58 mi · last frost Feb 28
- Crowley 75 mi · last frost Feb 20
- Lafayette 80 mi · last frost Feb 26
- Broussard 86 mi · last frost Feb 13
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