Frost dates for 71401Aimwell, LA
The average last spring frost in Aimwell is March 19 and the average first fall frost is November 12, giving a typical growing season of about 238 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 19
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 12
- Growing season
- 238 days
Safer after Apr 9 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Oct 29 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 11 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 12 · Apr 2 · Apr 21 | Oct 18 · Nov 1 · Nov 16 | 212 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 25 · Mar 19 · Apr 9 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 238 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 31 · Mar 1 · Mar 29 | Nov 6 · Nov 25 · Dec 23 | 267 days | 100% |
Planting calendar for Aimwell
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 16 – Apr 24 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 23 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – Aug 2 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – May 19 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Aug 25 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Apr 4 – Jul 23 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 18 – May 19 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Apr 11 – May 4 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 18 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 5 – Feb 1 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 29 – Mar 4 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Apr 3 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 13 – Jul 23 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 12 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 19 – Feb 16 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Mar 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 2 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – May 4 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 9 – Mar 25 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 19 – Sep 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 16 – Apr 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 2 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 5 – Mar 25 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 26 – Sep 2 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 19 – May 4 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 3 – Aug 18 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 2 – Dec 3 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71401 is matched to the NOAA station Jena, LA, 17.3 km away, at 143 ft elevation (25 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jena, LA (used) | 143 ft | Mar 19 | Nov 12 |
| Jonesville Locks, LA | 70 ft | Mar 6 | Nov 22 |
| Columbia Lock, LA | 82 ft | Mar 5 | Nov 22 |
| Winnsboro 5 Sse, LA | 80 ft | Mar 10 | Nov 16 |
Frost dates near Aimwell
- Jonesville, LA 71343 · last Mar 6, first Nov 22
- Rhinehart, LA 71363 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Jena, LA 71342 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Harrisonburg, LA 71340 · last Mar 6, first Nov 22
- Enterprise, LA 71425 · last Mar 10, first Nov 16
- Olla, LA 71465 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Trout, LA 71371 · last Mar 19, first Nov 12
- Kelly, LA 71441 · last Mar 5, first Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Aimwell, LA?
- For ZIP code 71401, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 19, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Jena, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after April 9.
- When is the first frost in Aimwell, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 12. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by October 29, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71401?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 238 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.