Deville, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 16median date
First fall frostNov 8median date
Growing season237 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Deville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Deville falls between February 25 and April 6, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 26 and November 28.
- The median last frost is 13 days later than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 237-day growing season is longer than 10% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 13 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 35 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 25 |
| 50% (median) | March 16 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 26 |
| 50% (median) | November 8 |
| 90% (late) | November 28 |
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 Deville, LA
Deville, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 16, first frost Nov 8, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 2 to Aug 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Aug 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 6
Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 29
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Deville, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 16 – Mar 23 | Sep 13 – Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Okra | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Basil | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 2 – Feb 23 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 16 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | Aug 23 – Sep 6 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 25 – Nov 29 |
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 Alexandria Esler Rgnl Ap, LA weather station, 13 km away (elevation 112 ft (34 m)).
Frost dates near Deville
- Center Point Mar 16 · Nov 8
- Effie Mar 16 · Nov 8
- Libuse Mar 16 · Nov 8
- Ruby Mar 1 · Nov 22
- Pineville Feb 27 · Nov 27
- Ball Mar 16 · Nov 8
- Marksville Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Pollock Mar 16 · Nov 8
- Echo Feb 28 · Nov 24
- Alexandria Mar 3 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Deville, LA?
The median last spring frost in Deville, LA is March 16. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Deville, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 8, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 26.
How long is the growing season in Deville, LA?
About 237 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Deville, LA?
Deville, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.