Frost dates for 71202 — Monroe, LA
Last spring frostMar 9median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season250 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Monroe compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Monroe falls between February 21 and March 28, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 6 days later than the Louisiana median of Mar 3.
- Its 250-day growing season is longer than 26% of the 388 Louisiana places with a regular frost season (state median 266 days).
- The last frost is 7 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 44 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 21 |
| 50% (median) | March 9 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 1 |
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 Monroe, LA
Frost dates for 71202 — Monroe, LA — last frost Mar 9, first frost Nov 14, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 15 to Dec 29Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 13
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Monroe, LA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 15 – Dec 29 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Feb 9 – Mar 16 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Basil | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 26 – Feb 16 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 2 – Mar 16 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 9 – Feb 16 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 23 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 23 – Mar 16 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 23 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 Monroe Delta Cc, LA weather station, 12 km away (elevation 69 ft (21 m)).
ZIP codes in Monroe: 71201 71202 71203 71207 71209 71210 71211 71212 71213 71217
Frost dates near Monroe
- Swartz Mar 8 · Nov 15
- West Monroe Mar 8 · Nov 15
- Start Feb 28 · Nov 26
- Eros Mar 28 · Nov 5
- Mangham Feb 28 · Nov 26
- Archibald Feb 28 · Nov 26
- Calhoun Mar 28 · Nov 5
- Fairbanks Mar 8 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Monroe, LA?
The median last spring frost in Monroe, LA is March 9. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Monroe, LA?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Monroe, LA?
About 250 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Monroe, LA?
Monroe, LA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.