Frost dates for 70524Chataignier, LA
The average last spring frost in Chataignier is February 26 and the average first fall frost is November 27, giving a typical growing season of about 276 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 26
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 27
- Growing season
- 276 days
Safer after Mar 17 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 8 (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 19 · Mar 11 · Apr 1 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Dec 3 | 248 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 30 · Feb 26 · Mar 17 | Nov 8 · Nov 27 · Dec 22 | 276 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 6 · Feb 5 · Mar 6 | Nov 23 · Dec 17 · Jan 17 | 312 days | 96% |
Planting calendar for Chataignier
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 26 – Apr 3 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Aug 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 28 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Aug 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 28 – Apr 28 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 13 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 13 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 28 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 15 – Jan 11 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 8 – Feb 11 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 13 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 29 – Jan 26 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Feb 26 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Apr 13 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 26 – Mar 18 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 12 – Mar 4 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 26 – Apr 13 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 17 – Dec 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70524 is matched to the NOAA station Eunice, LA, 13.7 km away, at 50 ft elevation (6 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice, LA (used) | 50 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
| Grand Coteau, LA | 55 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 23 |
| Crowley 2 Ne, LA | 25 ft | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Oberlin Fire Twr, LA | 65 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
Frost dates near Chataignier
- Eunice, LA 70535 · last Feb 26, first Nov 27
- Mamou, LA 70554 · last Feb 26, first Nov 27
- Ville Platte, LA 70586 · last Feb 26, first Nov 27
- Lawtell, LA 70550 · last Feb 28, first Nov 23
- Reddell, LA 70580 · last Feb 26, first Nov 27
- Church Point, LA 70525 · last Feb 28, first Nov 23
- Opelousas, LA 70570 · last Feb 28, first Nov 23
- Branch, LA 70516 · last Feb 20, first Dec 4
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Chataignier, LA?
- For ZIP code 70524, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 26, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Eunice, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 17.
- When is the first frost in Chataignier, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 8, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 70524?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 276 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.