Frost dates for 71110Barksdale Afb, LA
The average last spring frost in Barksdale Afb is March 6 and the average first fall frost is November 18, giving a typical growing season of about 256 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 6
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 18
- Growing season
- 256 days
Safer after Mar 26 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 15 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 28 · Mar 22 · Apr 10 | Oct 23 · Nov 6 · Nov 23 | 229 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 15 · Mar 6 · Mar 26 | Nov 1 · Nov 18 · Dec 6 | 256 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 25 · Feb 22 · Mar 15 | Nov 10 · Dec 1 · Dec 30 | 285 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Barksdale Afb
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 | Feb 3 – Apr 11 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 22 – Jul 29 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – Aug 8 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – May 6 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Aug 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 22 – Jul 29 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 5 – May 6 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 29 – Apr 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 5 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 23 – Jan 19 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 16 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 19 – Jul 29 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 18 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 6 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 6 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 8 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Apr 21 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 27 – Mar 12 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 25 – Sep 29 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 3 – Mar 26 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 8 – Oct 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 20 – Mar 12 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 1 – Sep 8 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 6 – Apr 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 9 – Aug 24 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 8 – Dec 9 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71110 is matched to the NOAA station Red River Rsch Stn, LA, 10.2 km away, at 155 ft elevation (12 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Rsch Stn, LA (used) | 155 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 18 |
| Shreveport Dwtn Ap, LA | 179 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
| Shreveport Sthrn Hills, LA | 200 ft | Mar 12 | Nov 15 |
| Shreveport, LA | 273 ft | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
Frost dates near Barksdale Afb
- Bossier City, LA 71112 · last Mar 6, first Nov 18
- Haughton, LA 71037 · last Feb 28, first Nov 24
- Shreveport, LA 71105 · last Mar 6, first Nov 18
- Princeton, LA 71067 · last Feb 28, first Nov 24
- Elm Grove, LA 71051 · last Mar 6, first Nov 18
- Benton, LA 71006 · last Mar 14, first Nov 14
- Doyline, LA 71023 · last Mar 17, first Nov 14
- Blanchard, LA 71009 · last Feb 28, first Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Barksdale Afb, LA?
- For ZIP code 71110, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 6, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Red River Rsch Stn, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 26.
- When is the first frost in Barksdale Afb, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 18. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 1, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71110?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 256 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.