Ponchatoula, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ponchatoula, a city in Tangipahoa County, Louisiana.
This Afternoon
83°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Ponchatoula
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 83°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 9% |
| Tonight | 67°F | Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog | 0 to 5 mph S | 13% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 16% |
| Wednesday Night | 56°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Thursday | 82°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 57°F | Chance Rain Showers | 0 mph | 26% |
| Friday | 81°F | Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NW | 26% |
| Friday Night | 51°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 3% |
| Saturday | 76°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 10% |
| Sunday | 71°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 10% |
| Sunday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 4% |
| Monday | 73°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph N | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ponchatoula (30.441, -90.443). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ponchatoula
Last spring frost
Mar 8
First fall frost
Nov 19
Growing season
257 days
Hardiness zone
9a
More local growing data for Ponchatoula: nearby ZIP 70403 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hammond 5 E, La (6.7 mi from Ponchatoula). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.