Start, LA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Start, a community in Richland County, Louisiana.
This Afternoon
97°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 99. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Start
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 97°F | Sunny | 5 mph ESE | 0% |
| Tonight | 71°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Saturday | 99°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 73°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 0% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 74°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Monday | 99°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph W | 12% |
| Monday Night | 73°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 12% |
| Tuesday | 97°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 9% |
| Tuesday Night | 72°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph NNE | 9% |
| Wednesday | 94°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 4% |
| Wednesday Night | 69°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 4% |
| Thursday | 92°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNE | 3% |
| Thursday Night | 68°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NE | 3% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Start (32.492, -91.868). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Start
Last spring frost
Feb 28
First fall frost
Nov 26
Growing season
271 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Start: nearby ZIP 71279 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Louisiana frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rayville, La (6.3 mi from Start). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.