Last frost date in Slidell, Louisiana
February 24
Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 29; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 19.
December 1
Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 9.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Slidell (USC00168539), 1.8 miles from Slidell, elevation 10 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 29 | Feb 24 | Mar 19 |
| First frost in fall | Nov 9 | Dec 1 | Jan 3 |
Frost-free days in an average year: 281
| Chance in a year | Average last in spring | Average first in fall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Every year | Mar 12 | Nov 16 |
| Frost (32°F) | Every year | Feb 24 | Dec 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | 9 years in 10 | Feb 4 | Dec 26 |
Nights at 32°F or colder in an average year: 16
What to plant now in Slidell
- 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 Slidell: February 24
- Fall planting calendar for an average first frost around November 30 Slidell: December 1
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
- New Orleans 19 mi · last frost Jan 22
- Mandeville 20 mi · last frost Mar 12
- Gretna 31 mi · last frost Feb 1
- Bogalusa 34 mi · last frost Mar 2
- Kenner 34 mi · last frost Jan 30
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