Last frost date in Monroe, Louisiana
March 8
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by February 16; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 25.
November 15
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 1.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Monroe Rgnl AP (USW00013942), 2.1 miles from Monroe, elevation 79 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
This station is also the nearest one for West Monroe, so its frost dates are the same as Monroe's.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Feb 16 | Mar 8 | Mar 25 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | Dec 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 253
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 23 | Nov 3 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Every year | Feb 23 | Nov 29 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 33
What to plant now in Monroe
- Mustard greensAug 15 – Nov 1Now
- Garden peasSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Nov 15Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- SpinachSept 15 – Nov 1Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion setsOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Asparagus plantsDec 1 – Jan 1Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around March 10 Monroe: March 8
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 10 Monroe: November 15
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
- Ruston 33 mi · last frost Mar 11
- Minden 70 mi · last frost Mar 17
- Natchitoches 81 mi · last frost Feb 28
- Alexandria 88 mi · last frost Feb 27
- Bossier City 92 mi · last frost Feb 28
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