Empire, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Empire, a community in Plaquemines County, Louisiana.
This Afternoon
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Empire
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 78°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph SE | 7% |
| Tonight | 70°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 3% |
| Wednesday | 78°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 13% |
| Wednesday Night | 68°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 5% |
| Thursday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph E | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph SW | 25% |
| Friday | 75°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 to 10 mph N | 36% |
| Friday Night | 62°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph N | 16% |
| Saturday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NE | 9% |
| Saturday Night | 58°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 5 to 10 mph NE | 15% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph N | 19% |
| Sunday Night | 57°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph N | 5% |
| Monday | 68°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph N | 4% |
| Monday Night | 57°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Empire (29.445, -89.614). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Empire
Last spring frost
Jan 25
First fall frost
Jan 4
Growing season
346 days
Hardiness zone
10a
More local growing data for Empire: nearby ZIP 70050 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Buras, La (5.6 mi from Empire). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.