Frost dates for 71439Hornbeck, LA
The average last spring frost in Hornbeck is March 3 and the average first fall frost is November 27, giving a typical growing season of about 267 days. Dates are based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
- Average last spring frost
- Mar 3
- Average first fall frost
- Nov 27
- Growing season
- 267 days
Safer after Mar 22 (1-in-10 risk)
Possible by Nov 7 (1-in-10 risk)
First frost typically in 31 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 26 · Mar 16 · Apr 4 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 2 | 241 days | 100% |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 9 · Mar 3 · Mar 22 | Nov 7 · Nov 27 · Dec 20 | 267 days | 100% |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 17 · Feb 16 · Mar 11 | Nov 18 · Dec 12 · Jan 11 | 301 days | 99% |
Planting calendar for Hornbeck
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 31 – Apr 8 |
| Tomatoes | Transplant outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors | Jan 31 – Mar 3 |
| Peppers | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Eggplant | Transplant outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – Aug 17 |
| Summer squash | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – May 3 |
| Winter squash & pumpkins | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Snap beans | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Sep 9 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors | Mar 19 – Aug 7 |
| Watermelon & cantaloupe | Sow outdoors | Apr 2 – May 3 |
| Okra | Sow outdoors | Mar 26 – Apr 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Apr 2 |
| Onions | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Dec 20 – Jan 16 |
| Onions | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 13 – Feb 16 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 18 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 28 – Aug 7 |
| Broccoli | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 27 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (spring) | Jan 3 – Jan 31 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Transplant outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Sep 17 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Apr 18 |
| Leaf lettuce | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 24 – Mar 9 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors (fall) | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (spring) | Jan 31 – Mar 23 |
| Radishes | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 17 – Oct 18 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (spring) | Feb 17 – Mar 9 |
| Kale | Sow outdoors (fall) | Aug 10 – Sep 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (spring) | Mar 3 – Apr 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors (fall) | Jul 18 – Sep 2 |
| Garlic | Plant outdoors (fall) | Nov 17 – Dec 18 |
Where these dates come from
ZIP code 71439 is matched to the NOAA station Hodges Gardens, LA, 6.2 km away, at 420 ft elevation (95 ft higher than the ZIP code's center). Nearby stations for comparison:
| Station | Elevation | Avg last frost | Avg first frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hodges Gardens, LA (used) | 420 ft | Mar 3 | Nov 27 |
| Peason Ridge Range, LA | 365 ft | Mar 8 | Nov 18 |
| Leesville, LA | 28 ft | Mar 20 | Nov 9 |
| Toledo Bend Lake, LA | 181 ft | Mar 1 | Nov 30 |
Frost dates near Hornbeck
- Anacoco, LA 71403 · last Mar 1, first Nov 30
- Florien, LA 71429 · last Mar 3, first Nov 27
- Kurthwood, LA 71443 · last Mar 3, first Nov 27
- Fisher, LA 71426 · last Mar 3, first Nov 27
- Leesville, LA 71496 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- New Llano, LA 71461 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
- Negreet, LA 71460 · last Mar 3, first Nov 27
- Slagle, LA 71475 · last Mar 20, first Nov 9
Frequently asked questions
- When is the last frost in Hornbeck, LA?
- For ZIP code 71439, the average last spring frost (32°F) is March 3, based on NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for the Hodges Gardens, LA weather station. There is a 1-in-10 chance of a frost after March 22.
- When is the first frost in Hornbeck, LA?
- The average first fall frost (32°F) is November 27. There is a 1-in-10 chance of frost by November 7, so tender plants are at risk from that point on.
- How long is the growing season in 71439?
- In half of years, the frost-free season (between the last and first 32°F frost) is at least 267 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.