Fifth Ward, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Fifth Ward, a community in Avoyelles County, Louisiana.
This Afternoon
96°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 97. East wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Fifth Ward
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 96°F | Sunny | 5 mph E | 0% |
| Tonight | 70°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Saturday | 98°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 72°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 1% |
| Sunday | 98°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 98°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 9% |
| Monday Night | 74°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 9% |
| Tuesday | 99°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 7% |
| Tuesday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph NE | 7% |
| Wednesday | 97°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 72°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 2% |
| Thursday | 95°F | Sunny | 10 mph NE | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 70°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Fifth Ward (31.121, -92.158). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Fifth Ward
Last spring frost
Feb 28
First fall frost
Nov 24
Growing season
270 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Fifth Ward: nearby ZIP 71341 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Bunkie, La (6.7 mi from Fifth Ward). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.