Last frost date in Opelousas, Louisiana
February 28
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 25.
November 23
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 5.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Grand Coteau (USC00163800), 7.7 miles from Opelousas, elevation 55 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.
| Early year | Average | Late year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last frost in spring | Jan 31 | Feb 28 | Mar 25 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 5 | Nov 23 | Dec 16 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 267
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 18 | Nov 13 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Feb 28 | Nov 23 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 10 years in 10 | Feb 6 | Dec 8 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 18
What to plant now in Opelousas
- Collards plantsAug 25 – Nov 1Now
- BeetsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Cabbage plantsSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- CarrotsSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- DandelionSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Head lettuce plantsSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Leaf lettuceSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- LeeksSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- Mustard greensSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion seedSept 1 – Nov 1Now
- ParsleySept 1 – Dec 31Now
- RadishesSept 1 – Dec 1Now
- TurnipsSept 1 – Nov 15Now
- Corn saladOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Garden peasOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Onion plants plantsOct 1 – Dec 31Now
- SpinachOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Upland cressOct 1 – Dec 1Now
- Chervil and chivesNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Onion setsNov 1 – Dec 31Soon
- Spring planting calendar for an average last frost around February 28 Opelousas: February 28
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 20 Opelousas: November 23
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
- Lafayette 22 mi · last frost Feb 26
- Crowley 27 mi · last frost Feb 20
- Broussard 28 mi · last frost Feb 13
- Youngsville 30 mi · last frost Feb 19
- Abbeville 38 mi · last frost Feb 17
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