Empire, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Empire, a community in Plaquemines County, Louisiana.
This Afternoon
86°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Empire
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 86°F | Sunny | 15 mph NE | 1% |
| Tonight | 80°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph E | 1% |
| Saturday | 87°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 4% |
| Saturday Night | 81°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SE | 1% |
| Sunday | 87°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 6% |
| Sunday Night | 81°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 8% |
| Monday | 87°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NE | 32% |
| Monday Night | 77°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 11% |
| Tuesday | 90°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph NE | 12% |
| Tuesday Night | 77°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 12% |
| Wednesday | 90°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 15 mph NE | 19% |
| Wednesday Night | 77°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NE | 18% |
| Thursday | 88°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 20 mph NE | 18% |
| Thursday Night | 76°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NE | 15% |
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 Sep 18, 2026.