Rayne, LA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 20median date
First fall frostDec 4median date
Growing season287 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Rayne compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Rayne falls between January 18 and March 14, a 55-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 13 and January 6.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 287-day growing season is longer than 86% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 11 days earlier 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 16 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lafayette, LA, 23 km away, the last frost here is 6 days earlier than there and the growing season is 12 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 18 |
| 50% (median) | February 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 14 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 13 |
| 50% (median) | December 4 |
| 90% (late) | January 6 |
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 Rayne, LA
Rayne, LA frost dates — last frost Feb 20, first frost Dec 4, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Nov 28 to Dec 12Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 23 to Feb 6Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Jan 30 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Jan 30Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 16 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 23 to Nov 13
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13
Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 27
Plant for fall: Nov 20 to Dec 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Rayne, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 28 – Dec 12 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Jan 23 – Feb 27 | Oct 9 – Nov 6 |
| Kale | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Broccoli | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cabbage | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Okra | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Basil | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 9 – Jan 30 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 16 – Feb 27 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 23 – Jan 30 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 27 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 6 | Sep 25 – Oct 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 6 – Feb 27 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 20 – Dec 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 Crowley 2 Ne, LA weather station, 8 km away (elevation 26 ft (8 m)).
Frost dates near Rayne
- Crowley Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Duson Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Branch Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Scott Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Church Point Feb 28 · Nov 23
- Estherwood Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Egan Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Lafayette Feb 26 · Nov 28
- Morse Feb 20 · Dec 4
- Milton Feb 26 · Nov 28
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rayne, LA?
The median last spring frost in Rayne, LA is February 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 14, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Rayne, LA?
The median first fall frost is December 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 13.
How long is the growing season in Rayne, LA?
About 287 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Rayne, LA?
Rayne, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.