Frost Dates for New Iberia, LA
In New Iberia, LA, the average last spring frost is around Feb 10 and the average first fall frost around Dec 11, for a growing season of about 305 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Mar 9, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.
Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the New Iberia Acadiana Airport, LA weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 24 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% | Mar 9 | Nov 17 |
| 20% | Mar 1 | Nov 24 |
| 30% | Feb 25 | Nov 30 |
| 40% | Feb 18 | Dec 6 |
| 50% | Feb 10 | Dec 11 |
| 60% | Feb 4 | Dec 19 |
| 70% | Jan 30 | Dec 27 |
| 80% | Jan 24 | Jan 2 |
| 90% | Jan 11 | Jan 11 |
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 28 | Nov 26 |
| Frost / freeze (32°F) | Feb 10 | Dec 11 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) | Jan 29 | Jan 3 |
Planting calendar for New Iberia
Transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Sow or transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Sow or transplant Feb 17 – Mar 3
Sow or transplant Feb 24 – Mar 10
Sow or transplant Jan 13 – Jan 27
Fall sowing Oct 16 – Nov 13
Fall sowing Oct 16 – Nov 6
Fall sowing Oct 2 – Oct 16
Sow or transplant Jan 13 – Jan 27
Fall sowing Oct 2 – Oct 30
Transplant Jan 27 – Feb 10
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 2
Transplant Jan 20 – Feb 3
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 2
Fall sowing Sep 18 – Oct 2
Fall sowing Oct 30 – Nov 20
Fall sowing Oct 2 – Oct 16
Plant Jan 13 – Jan 27
Based on the average last frost (Feb 10) and first frost (Dec 11). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.