Kelly, LA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 5median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season262 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Kelly compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Kelly falls between February 14 and March 27, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 12.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 262-day growing season is longer than 47% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 11 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 38 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 90% (late) | December 12 |
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 Kelly, LA
Kelly, LA frost dates — last frost Mar 5, first frost Nov 22, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 11 to Dec 25Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Start indoors: Dec 25 to Jan 8Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 5 to Feb 19Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Feb 19Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 12 to Feb 26Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 8 to Jan 22Transplant outside: Feb 19 to Mar 5Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 26 to Apr 9Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Apr 9
Start indoors: Jan 22 to Feb 5Transplant outside: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 22 to Feb 12Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Mar 26Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Start indoors: Feb 5 to Feb 12Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 12 to Mar 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 19Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 19 to Mar 12Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Apr 2Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Mar 26
Transplant outside: Mar 19 to Apr 9
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Kelly, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | Sep 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | Mar 26 – Apr 9 | — |
| Basil | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 29 – Mar 12 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Mar 26 | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 5 – Feb 12 | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 2 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 19 – Apr 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Columbia Lock, LA weather station, 24 km away (elevation 82 ft (25 m)).
Frost dates near Kelly
- Clarks Mar 5 · Nov 22
- Olla Mar 19 · Nov 12
- Grayson Mar 5 · Nov 22
- Urania Mar 19 · Nov 12
- Columbia Mar 5 · Nov 22
- Tullos Mar 13 · Nov 10
- Aimwell Mar 19 · Nov 12
- Sikes Mar 13 · Nov 10
- Enterprise Mar 10 · Nov 16
- Georgetown Mar 19 · Nov 12
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Kelly, LA?
The median last spring frost in Kelly, LA is March 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Kelly, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Kelly, LA?
About 262 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Kelly, LA?
Kelly, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.