Frost dates · Louisiana
When is the first frost in Baton Rouge?
In a typical year, Baton Rouge’s first frost comes around November 26 and its last around February 25.
One year in ten the first frost comes as early as November 7, and nine years in ten it has arrived by December 19. One year in ten the last frost is over as early as January 29, and nine years in ten it is over by March 19. Baton Rouge averages about 18 nights a year at 32°F or colder, with about 276 frost-free days in between in a typical year. The first frost here usually comes in about 12 days. That makes it the 10th latest first frost of the 117 cities we track where it freezes most years.
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Baton Rouge freezes on about 18 nights a year, and every one of them comes with a lot of commentary.
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Frost dates, early, typical and late years
| Early year (1 in 10) | Typical | Late year (1 in 10) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First frost | November 7 | November 26 | December 19 |
| Last frost | January 29 | February 25 | March 19 |
A frost date here is a night when the official thermometer reads 32°F or colder. Frost on the ground can show up on clear, calm nights a few degrees milder.
Cities with about the same first frost
- Charleston, South Carolina: first frost around November 27
- Mobile, Alabama: first frost around November 25
- Dallas, Texas: first frost around November 24
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00013970.