Frost dates for 70510Abbeville, LA
The average last spring frost in Abbeville is February 17 and the average first fall frost is December 5, giving a typical growing season of about 298 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 17
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 5
- Growing season
- 298 days
Safer after Mar 13 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 13 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 39 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) | Feb 9 · Mar 5 · Mar 29 | Nov 2 · Nov 21 · Dec 12 | 263 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 19 · Feb 17 · Mar 13 | Nov 13 · Dec 5 · Jan 4 | 298 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 30 · Jan 29 · Feb 28 | Nov 27 · Dec 25 · Jan 25 | 331 days | 89% |
Planting calendar for Abbeville
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 | Jan 17 – Mar 25 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 5 – Aug 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 17 – Feb 17 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Apr 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 5 – Aug 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Apr 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 12 – Apr 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 4 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 19 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 6 – Jan 2 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 30 – Feb 2 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 20 – Jan 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Apr 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 23 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 17 – Mar 9 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Feb 23 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Apr 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 25 – Dec 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70510 is matched to the NOAA station Leland Bowman Lock, LA, 18.3 km away, at 40 ft elevation (30 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Bowman Lock, LA (used) | 40 ft | Feb 17 | Dec 5 |
| Crowley 2 Ne, LA | 25 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Lafayette, LA | 25 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| New Iberia Acadiana Rgnl Ap, LA | 24 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 5 |
Frost dates near Abbeville
- Kaplan, LA 70548 · last Feb 17, first Dec 5
- Perry, LA 70575 · last Feb 17, first Dec 5
- Abbeville, LA 70511 · last Feb 17, first Dec 5
- Maurice, LA 70555 · last Feb 26, first Nov 28
- Erath, LA 70533 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Milton, LA 70558 · last Feb 26, first Nov 28
- Delcambre, LA 70528 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Youngsville, LA 70592 · last Feb 13, first Dec 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Abbeville, LA?
- For ZIP code 70510, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 17, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Leland Bowman Lock, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 13.
- When is the first frost in Abbeville, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 13, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 70510?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 298 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.