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Will it freeze in Abbeville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Abbeville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 55°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM CST to Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 55°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Thu, Nov 12 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
Overnight lows from the National Weather Service forecast for this location. This covers the available forecast window, not the first freeze of the whole season. Frost can form above 32°F on clear, calm nights.
Frost and freeze probabilities
Freeze dates shift from year to year. Spring percentages describe the chance of a freeze after the stated date; fall percentages describe the chance of a freeze by that date. The 10% spring date is the cautious one: a later freeze happens about 1 year in 10.
These dates describe historical probabilities, not this year’s forecast or the earliest and latest possible freezes. Different weather stations or probability thresholds can produce different published dates for the same city.
Average first hard freeze in Abbeville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 25, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Leland Bowman Lock. This is the 50% probability date, not a forecast for this year.
| Temperature | Last spring date 90% · 50% · 10% chance of a later freeze | First fall date 10% · 50% · 90% chance of an earlier freeze | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F frost possible | Feb 9 · Mar 5 · Mar 29 | Nov 2 · Nov 21 · Dec 12 | 263 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 19 · Feb 17 · Mar 13 | Nov 13 · Dec 5 · Jan 4 | 298 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 30 · Jan 29 · Feb 28 | Nov 27 · Dec 25 · Jan 25 | 331 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Leland Bowman Lock
Average low temperature by month
Months with lows near or below freezing carry frost risk
Where these frost dates come from
The frost dates for Abbeville, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Leland Bowman Lock (station USC00165296, elevation 40 ft), 14 mi from Abbeville. Local conditions (valleys, hilltops, distance to water, city heat) can shift frost dates by days or weeks. The hardiness zone is from the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (USDA ARS and Oregon State University PRISM). See our methodology.
Frost dates near Abbeville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngsville, LA | 11 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Broussard, LA | 15 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Lafayette, LA | 17 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Scott, LA | 19 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| New Iberia, LA | 19 mi | Feb 10 | Dec 11 |
| Rayne, LA | 20 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| St. Martinville, LA | 21 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Crowley, LA | 22 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Carencro, LA | 24 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 25 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Abbeville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Abbeville is around February 17. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 13, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 19.
When is the first frost in Abbeville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 5. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 13 and a 90% chance by January 4.
Can it frost in Abbeville after the last frost date?
Yes. Frost can form on clear, calm nights even when the air stays above 32°F. Temperatures of 36°F or lower, cold enough for frost on exposed plants, have a 50% chance of occurring after March 5.
What growing zone is Abbeville?
Abbeville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average annual extreme minimum temperature 20 to 25°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 70575. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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