Frost dates for 70634Deridder, LA
The average last spring frost in Deridder is March 1 and the average first fall frost is November 25, giving a typical growing season of about 269 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 1
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 25
- Growing season
- 269 days
Safer after Mar 25 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 8 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 23 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 25 · Mar 18 · Apr 9 | Oct 31 · Nov 13 · Nov 30 | 240 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 2 · Mar 1 · Mar 25 | Nov 8 · Nov 25 · Dec 13 | 269 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 12 · Feb 12 · Mar 10 | Nov 18 · Dec 7 · Jan 8 | 302 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Deridder
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 29 – Apr 6 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 5 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – Aug 15 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – May 1 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Sep 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 17 – Aug 5 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 31 – May 1 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 16 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 16 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 31 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 18 – Jan 14 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 11 – Feb 14 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 16 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 5 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Jan 29 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 1 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Sep 15 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Apr 16 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 22 – Mar 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 1 – Oct 6 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 21 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 15 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 15 – Mar 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 1 – Apr 16 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 16 – Aug 31 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 15 – Dec 16 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70634 is matched to the NOAA station De Ridder, LA, 2.4 km away, at 190 ft elevation (19 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Ridder, LA (used) | 190 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 25 |
| Rosepine Rsch Stn, LA | 238 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 21 |
| Leesville, LA | 28 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
| Ft Polk Fullerton Lndg Strip, LA | 310 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 23 |
Frost dates near Deridder
- Rosepine, LA 70659 · last Mar 8, first Nov 21
- Sugartown, LA 70662 · last Mar 1, first Nov 25
- Fort Polk, LA 71459 · last Mar 8, first Nov 21
- Longville, LA 70652 · last Mar 1, first Nov 25
- Evans, LA 70639 · last Mar 8, first Nov 21
- Grant, LA 70644 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- Dry Creek, LA 70637 · last Mar 1, first Nov 24
- New Llano, LA 71461 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Deridder, LA?
- For ZIP code 70634, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 1, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the De Ridder, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 25.
- When is the first frost in Deridder, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 25. 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 70634?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 269 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.