Frost dates for 70519Cade, LA
The average last spring frost in Cade is February 21 and the average first fall frost is November 27, giving a typical growing season of about 280 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 21
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 27
- Growing season
- 280 days
Safer after Mar 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 9 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 31 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 13 · Mar 7 · Apr 1 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Dec 4 | 252 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 22 · Feb 21 · Mar 17 | Nov 9 · Nov 27 · Dec 28 | 280 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 30 · Feb 1 · Mar 4 | Nov 18 · Dec 14 · Jan 21 | 319 days | 95% |
Planting calendar for Cade
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 21 – Mar 29 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 9 – Aug 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 21 – Feb 21 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 7 – Mar 8 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Aug 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 9 – Apr 23 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 9 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 9 – Aug 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 23 – Apr 23 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 8 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Mar 8 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Mar 23 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 10 – Jan 6 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Feb 6 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 8 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 24 – Jan 21 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Feb 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Apr 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 21 – Mar 13 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Feb 27 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 21 – Apr 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 17 – Dec 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70519 is matched to the NOAA station St Martinville 3 Sw, LA, 4.1 km away, at 30 ft elevation (0 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martinville 3 Sw, LA (used) | 30 ft | Feb 21 | Nov 27 |
| Lafayette 13 Se, LA | 35 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| New Iberia Acadiana Ap, LA | 24 ft | Feb 10 | Dec 11 |
| New Iberia Acadiana Rgnl Ap, LA | 24 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 5 |
Frost dates near Cade
- Broussard, LA 70518 · last Feb 19, first Dec 1
- Youngsville, LA 70592 · last Feb 13, first Dec 4
- Lafayette, LA 70509 · last Feb 13, first Dec 4
- New Iberia, LA 70562 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Milton, LA 70558 · last Feb 26, first Nov 28
- Delcambre, LA 70528 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Erath, LA 70533 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Maurice, LA 70555 · last Feb 26, first Nov 28
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Cade, LA?
- For ZIP code 70519, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 21, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the St Martinville 3 Sw, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 17.
- When is the first frost in Cade, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 9, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 70519?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 280 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.