Frost dates for 70783Ventress, LA
The average last spring frost in Ventress is February 19 and the average first fall frost is December 5, giving a typical growing season of about 292 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Feb 19
- Average first fall frost
- Dec 5
- Growing season
- 292 days
Safer after Mar 14 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 15 (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 6 · Mar 25 | Nov 5 · Nov 22 · Dec 9 | 263 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 21 · Feb 19 · Mar 14 | Nov 15 · Dec 5 · Jan 4 | 292 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Dec 31 · Jan 31 · Mar 2 | Nov 28 · Dec 29 · Jan 27 | 330 days | 89% |
Planting calendar for Ventress
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 19 – Mar 27 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 7 – Aug 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 19 – Feb 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Aug 25 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Apr 21 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Sep 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 7 – Aug 15 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Mar 21 – Apr 21 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 14 – Apr 6 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 6 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 21 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 8 – Jan 4 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 1 – Feb 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Mar 6 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Aug 5 – Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Sep 4 – Sep 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 22 – Jan 19 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Apr 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 11 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 11 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Mar 11 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 5 – Feb 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Sep 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 19 – Apr 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 10 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 25 – Dec 26 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 70783 is matched to the NOAA station New Roads 5 Ne, LA, 6.1 km away, at 45 ft elevation (19 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Roads 5 Ne, LA (used) | 45 ft | Feb 19 | Dec 5 |
| St Francisville 1 Ne, LA | 129 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 24 |
| Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, LA | 64 ft | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
| Brusly 2 W, LA | 20 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
Frost dates near Ventress
- New Roads, LA 70760 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
- Jarreau, LA 70749 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
- Glynn, LA 70736 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
- Rougon, LA 70773 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
- Oscar, LA 70762 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
- Lakeland, LA 70752 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
- Erwinville, LA 70729 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
- Livonia, LA 70755 · last Feb 19, first Dec 5
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Ventress, LA?
- For ZIP code 70783, the average last spring frost (32°F) is February 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the New Roads 5 Ne, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 14.
- When is the first frost in Ventress, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is December 5. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 15, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 70783?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 292 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.