Frost dates for 70354Galliano, LA
The average last spring frost in Galliano is February 8 and the average first fall frost is December 19, giving a typical growing season of about 311 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 8
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 19
- Growing season
- 311 days
Safer after Mar 12 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 20 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 53 days
Frost risk by date
NOAA reports frost dates as probabilities. The middle date is the average (a 50% chance). For spring, the 10% date is a safer planting date: frost after it happens in about 1 year in 10. Light frost (36°F) can damage tender plants; a hard freeze (28°F) kills most annuals.
| Temperature | Last spring: 90% / 50% / 10% chance | First fall: 10% / 50% / 90% chance | Growing season (50%) | Years with at least one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Jan 29 · Feb 28 · Mar 21 | Nov 12 · Dec 1 · Dec 29 | 279 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 11 · Feb 8 · Mar 12 | Nov 20 · Dec 19 · Jan 22 | 311 days | 95% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 27 · Jan 28 · Mar 1 | Dec 3 · Jan 3 · Feb 4 | 343 days | 74% |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70354 is matched to the NOAA station Galliano, LA, 3.7 km away, at 5 ft elevation (2 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galliano, LA (used) | 5 ft | Feb 8 | Dec 19 |
| Marrero 9 Ssw, LA | 3 ft | Feb 10 | Dec 12 |
| Lsu Citrus Rsch Stn, LA | 4 ft | Feb 3 | Dec 28 |
| New Orleans Alvin Callender Fl, LA | 5 ft | Feb 18 | Dec 6 |
Frost dates near Galliano
- Golden Meadow, LA 70357 · last Feb 8, first Dec 19
- Cut Off, LA 70345 · last Feb 8, first Dec 19
- Larose, LA 70373 · last Feb 8, first Dec 19
- Montegut, LA 70377 · last Feb 8, first Dec 19
- Lockport, LA 70374 · last Feb 8, first Dec 19
- Chauvin, LA 70344 · last Feb 8, first Dec 19
- Bourg, LA 70343 · last Feb 5, first Dec 14
- New Orleans, LA 70181 · last Feb 10, first Dec 12
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Galliano, LA?
- For ZIP code 70354, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 8, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Galliano, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 12.
- When is the first frost in Galliano, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 19. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 20, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 70354?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 311 days long.
- Are these frost dates a forecast?
- No. They are 30-year averages and probabilities from NOAA weather station records. Use them to plan, then watch your local forecast before planting tender crops or leaving them uncovered.