Frost dates for 70560New Iberia, LA
The average last spring frost in New Iberia is February 14 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 14
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 5
- Growing season
- 298 days
Safer after Mar 11 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 14 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 35 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 2 · Mar 3 · Mar 24 | Nov 4 · Nov 21 · Dec 11 | 263 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 11 · Feb 14 · Mar 11 | Nov 14 · Dec 5 · Jan 7 | 298 days | 99% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 23 · Jan 28 · Mar 1 | Dec 1 · Dec 31 · Feb 1 | 337 days | 83% |
Planting calendar for New Iberia
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 14 – Mar 22 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 2 – Aug 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 14 – Feb 14 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Jan 31 – Mar 1 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Aug 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Apr 16 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 2 – Aug 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 16 – Apr 16 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 9 – Apr 1 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Mar 1 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Mar 16 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 3 – Dec 30 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 30 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 1 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 17 – Jan 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Feb 14 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Apr 1 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 7 – Feb 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 14 – Mar 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Feb 20 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 14 – Apr 1 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 25 – Dec 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70560 is matched to the NOAA station New Iberia Acadiana Rgnl Ap, LA, 7.4 km away, at 24 ft elevation (8 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Acadiana Rgnl Ap, LA (used) | 24 ft | Feb 14 | Dec 5 |
| New Iberia Acadiana Ap, LA | 24 ft | Feb 10 | Dec 11 |
| St Martinville 3 Sw, LA | 30 ft | Feb 21 | Nov 27 |
| Lafayette 13 Se, LA | 35 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
Frost dates near New Iberia
- New Iberia, LA 70562 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Lydia, LA 70569 · last Feb 15, first Dec 3
- Cade, LA 70519 · last Feb 21, first Nov 27
- Avery Island, LA 70513 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Loreauville, LA 70552 · last Feb 15, first Dec 3
- Delcambre, LA 70528 · last Feb 14, first Dec 5
- Broussard, LA 70518 · last Feb 19, first Dec 1
- Jeanerette, LA 70544 · last Feb 15, first Dec 3
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in New Iberia, LA?
- For ZIP code 70560, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 14, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the New Iberia Acadiana Rgnl Ap, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 11.
- When is the first frost in New Iberia, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 14, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 70560?
- 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.