Central, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Central, a city in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana.
Tonight
70°F
Clear
Clear, with a low around 70. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Central
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 70°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Saturday | 96°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 73°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Sunday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 3% |
| Monday | 97°F | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph N | 28% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 0 mph | 28% |
| Tuesday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 14% |
| Tuesday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 14% |
| Wednesday | 96°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 7% |
| Thursday | 93°F | Sunny | 10 mph NE | 6% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 6% |
| Friday | 91°F | Sunny | 10 mph NE | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Central (30.559, -91.036). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Central
Last spring frost
Feb 25
First fall frost
Nov 26
Growing season
276 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Central: nearby ZIP 70818 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Baton Rouge Ryan Ap, La (5.8 mi from Central). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.