Frost dates for 71276Sondheimer, LA
The average last spring frost in Sondheimer is March 2 and the average first fall frost is November 24, giving a typical growing season of about 271 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 2
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 24
- Growing season
- 271 days
Safer after Mar 21 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 6 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 22 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 24 · Mar 14 · Apr 3 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 1 | 242 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 3 · Mar 2 · Mar 21 | Nov 6 · Nov 24 · Dec 14 | 271 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 14 · Feb 13 · Mar 10 | Nov 18 · Dec 10 · Jan 13 | 305 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Sondheimer
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 30 – Apr 7 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 4 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – Aug 14 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – May 2 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Aug 4 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 1 – May 2 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 25 – Apr 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 1 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 19 – Jan 15 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 12 – Feb 15 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 17 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 25 – Aug 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 24 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 2 – Jan 30 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 2 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 14 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 14 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Apr 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Sep 30 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 23 – Mar 8 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 31 – Oct 5 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 30 – Mar 22 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 14 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 8 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 7 – Sep 14 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 2 – Apr 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 15 – Aug 30 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 14 – Dec 15 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71276 is matched to the NOAA station Tallulah, LA, 19.9 km away, at 85 ft elevation (4 ft lower than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah, LA (used) | 85 ft | Mar 2 | Nov 24 |
| Lake Providence, LA | 100 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
| Tallulah Vicksburg Ap, LA | 86 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 11 |
| Vicksburg City, MS | 80 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near Sondheimer
- Transylvania, LA 71286 · last Mar 5, first Nov 24
- Tallulah, LA 71282 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Lake Providence, LA 71254 · last Mar 5, first Nov 24
- Valley Park, MS 39177 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Epps, LA 71237 · last Feb 28, first Nov 26
- Cary, MS 39054 · last Mar 5, first Nov 20
- Pioneer, LA 71266 · last Mar 5, first Nov 24
- Delta, LA 71233 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Sondheimer, LA?
- For ZIP code 71276, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 2, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Tallulah, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 21.
- When is the first frost in Sondheimer, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 24. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 6, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71276?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 271 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.