Frost Dates for Kenner, LA
In Kenner, LA, the average last spring frost is around Jan 30 and the average first fall frost around Dec 31, for a growing season of about 333 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 27, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the New Orleans Intl. Airport, LA weather station, 1 mile away, elevation 4 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.
Frost probability by date
Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.
| Chance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Feb 27 | Dec 1 |
| 20% | Feb 18 | Dec 8 |
| 30% | Feb 8 | Dec 17 |
| 40% | Feb 2 | Dec 24 |
| 50% | Jan 30 | Dec 31 |
| 60% | Jan 25 | Jan 3 |
| 70% | Jan 18 | Jan 8 |
| 80% | Jan 9 | Jan 16 |
| 90% | Dec 29 | Jan 31 |
Light frost vs. hard freeze
Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.
| Temperature | Last in spring | First in fall |
|---|---|---|
| Light frost (36°F) | Feb 16 | Dec 9 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Jan 30 | Dec 31 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 20 | Jan 7 |
Planting calendar for Kenner
Transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Sow or transplant Feb 6 – Feb 20
Sow or transplant Feb 13 – Feb 27
Sow or transplant Jan 2 – Jan 16
Fall sowing Nov 5 – Dec 3
Fall sowing Nov 5 – Nov 26
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 5
Sow or transplant Jan 2 – Jan 16
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 19
Transplant Jan 16 – Jan 30
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Transplant Jan 9 – Jan 23
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Oct 8 – Oct 22
Fall sowing Nov 19 – Dec 10
Fall sowing Oct 22 – Nov 5
Plant Jan 2 – Jan 16
Based on the average last frost (Jan 30) and first frost (Dec 31). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.