Last spring frost
Mar 16
Frost Dates for Pollock, LA
First fall frost
Nov 8
Growing season
239 days
Hardiness zone
9a
In an average year around Pollock, LA, the last spring frost (32°F) is about Mar 16 and the first fall frost is about Nov 8, giving roughly a 239-day growing season. To be safe most years, wait until Feb 25 before setting out tender plants.
Last spring frost
Dates the last frost of spring typically ends. Plant tender crops after the risk has passed for your comfort level.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Apr 18 | Mar 31 | Mar 10 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Apr 6 | Mar 16 | Feb 25 |
| Hard (28°F) | Mar 20 | Feb 28 | Jan 31 |
| Severe (24°F) | Mar 10 | Feb 7 | Jan 6 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 18 | Apr 11 | Apr 7 | Apr 3 | Mar 31 | Mar 27 | Mar 22 | Mar 16 | Mar 10 |
| 32°F | Apr 6 | Mar 31 | Mar 26 | Mar 20 | Mar 16 | Mar 12 | Mar 7 | Mar 1 | Feb 25 |
| 28°F | Mar 20 | Mar 14 | Mar 9 | Mar 4 | Feb 28 | Feb 25 | Feb 19 | Feb 11 | Jan 31 |
| 24°F | Mar 10 | Mar 2 | Feb 26 | Feb 18 | Feb 7 | Jan 31 | Jan 26 | Jan 18 | Jan 6 |
| 20°F | Feb 28 | Feb 13 | Feb 3 | Jan 29 | Jan 24 | Jan 18 | Jan 12 | Jan 3 | Dec 25 |
| 16°F | Feb 9 | Jan 31 | Jan 26 | Jan 21 | Jan 16 | Jan 11 | Jan 6 | Jan 1 | Dec 25 |
First fall frost
Dates the first frost of fall typically arrives. Count back by a crop's days-to-maturity to know your planting cutoff.
| Frost intensity | Early (10%) | Average (50%) | Late (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (36°F) | Oct 18 | Oct 31 | Nov 14 |
| Freeze (32°F) | Oct 26 | Nov 8 | Nov 28 |
| Hard (28°F) | Nov 3 | Nov 22 | Dec 16 |
| Severe (24°F) | Nov 15 | Dec 8 | Jan 11 |
Show full probability table (all thresholds & percentiles)
| °F | 10% | 20% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Oct 18 | Oct 22 | Oct 25 | Oct 28 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 9 | Nov 14 |
| 32°F | Oct 26 | Oct 31 | Nov 2 | Nov 5 | Nov 8 | Nov 12 | Nov 15 | Nov 21 | Nov 28 |
| 28°F | Nov 3 | Nov 9 | Nov 14 | Nov 18 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 | Dec 1 | Dec 4 | Dec 16 |
| 24°F | Nov 15 | Nov 24 | Nov 30 | Dec 3 | Dec 8 | Dec 16 | Dec 26 | Jan 2 | Jan 11 |
| 20°F | Dec 4 | Dec 12 | Dec 21 | Dec 27 | Jan 1 | Jan 5 | Jan 11 | Jan 17 | Feb 2 |
| 16°F | Dec 17 | Dec 28 | Jan 1 | Jan 4 | Jan 8 | Jan 12 | Jan 18 | Jan 26 | Feb 3 |
Growing season is measured at 32°F with about 50% probability. Hardiness zone from the 2023 USDA map; frost normals from NOAA 1991-2020.
Where this data comes from
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How we calculate these dates
Frost and freeze dates come from the NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 30-year averages for each weather station. A date shown at the 50% level is the median: in half of years the frost falls on or before it. The 10% and 90% columns show the early and late ends of the range, so you can plant on the odds you're comfortable with. These are long-term averages, not a forecast for this year - always check your local outlook before planting.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 Climate Normals (public domain). Harman is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA.
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pollock, LA?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) around Pollock, LA is about Mar 16. In cooler years it can run later, so for a safer bet many gardeners wait until Feb 25.
When is the first frost in the fall?
The first fall frost around Pollock, LA typically arrives about Nov 8. Count back by a crop's days to maturity to find the latest date you can plant it.
When can I plant tomatoes and other tender crops?
Tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil are damaged by frost, so wait until the last spring frost has passed - around Mar 16 on average, or Feb 25 to be safe most years.
How long is the growing season here?
The frost-free growing season (between the last spring and first fall 32°F frost) is about 239 days in a typical year.
Are these dates a forecast for this year?
No. They are 30-year averages from the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, not a prediction for the current year. Use them for planning and always check your local weather forecast before planting or protecting crops.
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Data source: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals · Page updated Aug 4, 2026