Buras, LA frost dates
Last spring frostJan 25median date
First fall frostJan 4median date
Growing season344 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone10aZone 10a
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 3 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Buras compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Buras fall between January 4 and January 25. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 13, or the last frost as late as February 21.
- Compared with New Orleans, LA, 86 km away, the last frost here is 7 days earlier than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | December 31 |
| 50% (median) | January 25 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 21 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 13 |
| 50% (median) | January 4 |
| 90% (late) | January 29 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Buras, LA
Buras, LA frost dates — last frost Jan 25, first frost Jan 4, zone 10a. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 2 to Nov 16Transplant outside: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Dec 28 to Jan 11
Start indoors: Nov 16 to Nov 30Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Nov 16 to Nov 30Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Jan 4 to Jan 18Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 7
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Dec 28 to Jan 11Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Sow outdoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 16
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Jan 4 to Jan 18Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Nov 30 to Dec 14Transplant outside: Jan 11 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Sow outdoors: Dec 14 to Jan 4Sow outdoors: Dec 14 to Jan 4Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Dec 14 to Jan 4Sow outdoors: Dec 14 to Jan 4Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Nov 30
Sow outdoors: Dec 21 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Dec 21 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Nov 23 to Dec 14
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Nov 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Mar 1
Plant for fall: Dec 21 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Dec 21 to Jan 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Buras, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 2 – Nov 16 | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 16 – Nov 30 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 16 – Nov 30 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Dec 28 – Feb 1 | Nov 9 – Dec 7 |
| Kale | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Oct 26 – Nov 16 |
| Broccoli | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | — | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cabbage | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | — | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cauliflower | Nov 30 – Dec 14 | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | — | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Okra | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — |
| Basil | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 14 – Jan 4 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 14 – Jan 4 | Nov 9 – Nov 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 21 – Feb 1 | Nov 23 – Dec 14 |
| Cucumbers | Dec 28 – Jan 4 | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Dec 28 – Jan 4 | — | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Dec 28 – Jan 4 | — | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Dec 28 – Jan 4 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 4 – Feb 1 | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 4 – Feb 1 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 8 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 1 | Nov 9 – Nov 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 21 – Jan 25 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Buras, LA weather station, about 1 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Buras
- Empire Jan 25 · Jan 4
- Boothville Jan 23 · Jan 9
- Venice Jan 23 · Jan 9
- Port Sulphur Feb 3 · Dec 28
- Pointe A La Hache Feb 3 · Dec 28
- Pilottown Jan 23 · Jan 9
- Grand Isle Feb 8 · Dec 19
- Braithwaite Feb 18 · Dec 6
- Saint Bernard Feb 4 · Dec 15
- New Orleans (Jefferson Parish) Feb 10 · Dec 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Buras, LA?
The median last spring frost in Buras, LA is January 25. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 21, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Buras, LA?
The median first fall frost is January 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 13.
How long is the growing season in Buras, LA?
About 344 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Buras, LA?
Buras, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.