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🌷 Last Frost Dates for Sunshine, Louisiana 70780

The last 36°F Spring frost date is 30% likely to be on Mar 28. (See detailed probabilities below.)

The last 32°F light freeze date is 30% likely to be on Mar 13. (See detailed probabilities below.)

(See also 🍂 First Fall Frost Dates.)

Last frost date probabilities for Sunshine, LA are based on historical climate data.

Always check your local forecast for the most up-to-date frost warnings.

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What is a Last Frost Date?

The last spring frost signals when your area is safe from freezing temperatures. Tender plants can now grow outdoors without cold damage! This marks the beginning of the growing season. Last spring frost serves as your essential starting point for planting warm-season crops. It's also time to remove winter protection from your perennials. Enjoy the longer days and warmer weather!

How to use the Last Frost Date?

Start seeds indoors several weeks before your last frost date. This gives plants time to reach transplanting size when weather permits. Plan your outdoor planting schedule around your area's average last frost date. Plant some crops before and some after this date to protect against weather changes. Look for spots in your yard where frost stays longer or disappears earlier. Create your own frost map to use all available growing space and extend your season. Keep watching your local weather forecast to catch any surprise late frosts.

Last Frost Date Probabilities

Probability of frost (36°F) on or after…
10% chanceApr 7
20% chanceApr 2
30% chanceMar 28
40% chanceMar 24
50% chanceMar 19
60% chanceMar 15
70% chanceMar 10
80% chanceMar 3
90% chanceFeb 25
Probability of light freeze (32°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 25
20% chanceMar 18
30% chanceMar 13
40% chanceMar 7
50% chanceMar 2
60% chanceFeb 26
70% chanceFeb 21
80% chanceFeb 14
90% chanceFeb 5
Probability of moderate freeze (28°F) on or after…
10% chanceMar 11
20% chanceMar 3
30% chanceFeb 25
40% chanceFeb 18
50% chanceFeb 11
60% chanceFeb 4
70% chanceJan 31
80% chanceJan 24
90% chanceJan 12
Probability of moderate hard freeze (24°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 25
20% chanceFeb 14
30% chanceFeb 3
40% chanceJan 30
50% chanceJan 25
60% chanceJan 17
70% chanceJan 9
80% chanceDec 31
90% chanceDec 23
Probability of hard freeze (20°F) on or after…
10% chanceFeb 4
20% chanceJan 28
30% chanceJan 23
40% chanceJan 14
50% chanceJan 7
60% chanceJan 2
70% chanceDec 29
80% chanceDec 24
90% chanceDec 16
Probability of severe hard freeze (16°F) on or after…
10% chanceJan 27
20% chanceJan 22
30% chanceJan 12
40% chanceJan 7
50% chanceJan 3
60% chanceDec 31
70% chanceDec 27
80% chanceDec 20
90% chanceDec 13

Agricultural climatic data from weather station: LSU BEN-HUR FARM (USC00165620)

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