Frost dates for 70444Kentwood, LA
The average last spring frost in Kentwood is March 7 and the average first fall frost is November 18, giving a typical growing season of about 257 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 7
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 18
- Growing season
- 257 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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) | Mar 2 · Mar 26 · Apr 13 | Oct 22 · Nov 5 · Nov 24 | 226 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 10 · Mar 7 · Mar 31 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 8 | 257 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 20 · Mar 16 | Nov 11 · Dec 2 · Jan 4 | 293 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Kentwood
Planting windows from the University of Maryland Extension calendar, shifted to your average frost dates. Use them as a starting point and adjust for seed packet instructions and local conditions.
| Crop | Task | Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Apr 12 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – Aug 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – May 7 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Jul 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 6 – May 7 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 30 – Apr 22 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 22 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 6 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 20 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 20 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 4 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Apr 22 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 28 – Mar 13 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 4 – Mar 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Mar 13 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 7 – Apr 22 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 8 – Dec 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70444 is matched to the NOAA station Amite, LA, 20.6 km away, at 170 ft elevation (43 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amite, LA (used) | 170 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 18 |
| Mccomb/Pike Co/John E Lewis Ap, MS | 413 ft | Mar 11 | Nov 18 |
| Hammond 5 E, LA | 35 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 19 |
| Tylertown 5Ese, MS | 382 ft | Mar 15 | Nov 16 |
Frost dates near Kentwood
- Tangipahoa, LA 70465 · last Mar 7, first Nov 18
- Fluker, LA 70436 · last Mar 7, first Nov 18
- Roseland, LA 70456 · last Mar 7, first Nov 18
- Osyka, MS 39657 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
- Amite, LA 70422 · last Mar 7, first Nov 18
- Mount Hermon, LA 70450 · last Mar 15, first Nov 16
- Greensburg, LA 70441 · last Mar 13, first Nov 17
- Chatawa, MS 39632 · last Mar 11, first Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Kentwood, LA?
- For ZIP code 70444, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 7, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Amite, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Kentwood, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 70444?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 257 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.