Frost dates in Richland Parish, Louisiana

Bald cypress trees standing in open water in the Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana — Photo: scott1346 from Mechanicsville, MD, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The average last spring frost in Richland Parish falls Feb 28 to Mar 7 and the average first fall frost Nov 13 to Nov 26, depending on the ZIP code (50% odds, 32°F, NOAA 1991–2020 normals). USDA hardiness zone 8b. Places: Mangham, Start. Pick a ZIP for 10% and 90% odds, soil temperature and the 7-day freeze forecast.

ZIP	Place	Last spring frost	First fall frost	Zone
71218		Feb 28	Nov 26	8b
71259	Mangham	Mar 7	Nov 13	8b
71269	Start	Feb 28	Nov 26	8b
71279	Start	Feb 28	Nov 26	8b

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