Last frost date in New Iberia, Louisiana

February 10

Average last frost in spring. In an early year (1 in 10) it's over by January 11; in a late year (1 in 10) it comes after March 9.

December 11

Average first frost in fall. 1 year in 10 it comes by November 17.

A 32°F night happens here about 10 years in 10; in those years these are the usual dates.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station New Iberia Acadiana AP (USC00166657), 4.4 miles from New Iberia, elevation 24 ft. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.

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Frost dates for New Iberia, Louisiana
Early yearAverageLate year
Last frost in springJan 11Feb 10Mar 9
First frost in fallNov 17Dec 11Jan 11

An early or late year is one in 10: 1 year in 10 the frost comes before the early date, and 1 year in 10 after the late date.

Frost-free days in an average year: 305

Planting calendar for New Iberia

Fall planting

USDA dates for places whose average first freeze is about December 10 (New Iberia: December 11).

USDA lists horseradish as generally spring-planted here.

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), “Suburban and Farm Vegetable Gardens,” tables 4 and 5 (earliest safe spring and latest safe fall dates), applied to this place's NOAA frost dates. “Plants” means setting out transplants, not sowing seed. How we match the table.

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