Frost dates for 71295Winnsboro, LA
The average last spring frost in Winnsboro is March 10 and the average first fall frost is November 16, giving a typical growing season of about 250 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 10
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 16
- Growing season
- 250 days
Safer after Mar 31 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 1 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 14 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) | Mar 4 · Mar 25 · Apr 11 | Oct 22 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 224 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 17 · Mar 10 · Mar 31 | Nov 1 · Nov 16 · Dec 5 | 250 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 28 · Feb 26 · Mar 16 | Nov 9 · Dec 1 · Jan 1 | 280 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Winnsboro
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 7 – Apr 15 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 26 – Jul 27 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – Aug 6 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – May 10 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Jul 27 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 9 – May 10 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Apr 25 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 25 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 9 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 27 – Jan 23 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 20 – Feb 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 25 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 17 – Jul 27 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 16 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 10 – Feb 7 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 6 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Apr 25 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Sep 22 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 16 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 7 – Mar 30 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 6 – Oct 7 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 24 – Mar 16 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 30 – Sep 6 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 10 – Apr 25 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 7 – Aug 22 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 6 – Dec 7 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71295 is matched to the NOAA station Winnsboro 5 Sse, LA, 6.7 km away, at 80 ft elevation (18 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro 5 Sse, LA (used) | 80 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 16 |
| Winnsboro 2 Se, LA | 74 ft | Mar 7 | Nov 13 |
| Rayville, LA | 89 ft | Feb 28 | Nov 26 |
| Columbia Lock, LA | 82 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 22 |
Frost dates near Winnsboro
- Chase, LA 71324 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Jigger, LA 71249 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Baskin, LA 71219 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Crowville, LA 71230 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Fort Necessity, LA 71243 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Gilbert, LA 71336 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Wisner, LA 71378 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Mangham, LA 71259 · last Feb 28, first Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Winnsboro, LA?
- For ZIP code 71295, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 10, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Winnsboro 5 Sse, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 31.
- When is the first frost in Winnsboro, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 16. 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 71295?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 250 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.