Frost dates for 71284Tallulah, LA
The average last spring frost in Tallulah 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 Tallulah
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 71284 is matched to the NOAA station Tallulah, LA, 1 km away, at 85 ft elevation (0 ft higher 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 |
| Tallulah Vicksburg Ap, LA | 86 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 11 |
| Vicksburg City, MS | 80 ft | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
| Lake Providence, LA | 100 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 24 |
Frost dates near Tallulah
- Tallulah, LA 71282 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Sondheimer, LA 71276 · last Mar 2, first Nov 24
- Delta, LA 71233 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Delhi, LA 71232 · last Mar 2, first Nov 24
- Transylvania, LA 71286 · last Mar 5, first Nov 24
- Vicksburg, MS 39181 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
- Epps, LA 71237 · last Feb 28, first Nov 26
- Redwood, MS 39156 · last Mar 3, first Nov 11
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Tallulah, LA?
- For ZIP code 71284, 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 Tallulah, 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 71284?
- 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.