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Will it freeze in Baker in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Baker during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 53°F. Above 36°F.
NWS forecast period: Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM CST to Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 AM CST.
No nights at or below 36°F in the National Weather Service forecast for the next 7 nights.
- Tonight 53°F Above 36°F · Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 46°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 46°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
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 Baker
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 11, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Baton Rouge Ryan Airport. 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 20 · Mar 13 · Apr 1 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 247 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 29 · Feb 25 · Mar 19 | Nov 7 · Nov 26 · Dec 19 | 276 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 4 · Feb 6 · Mar 8 | Nov 19 · Dec 11 · Jan 18 | 311 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Baton Rouge Ryan Airport
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 Baker, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (station USW00013970, elevation 64 ft), 3.2 mi from Baker. 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 Baker
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary, LA | 5.6 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
| Central, LA | 7.5 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 9.9 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 26 |
| Port Allen, LA | 9.9 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
| Denham Springs, LA | 14 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
| Addis, LA | 16 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
| St. George, LA | 17 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 26 |
| Walker, LA | 19 mi | Feb 25 | Nov 26 |
| Plaquemine, LA | 21 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 26 |
| St. Gabriel, LA | 23 mi | Feb 9 | Dec 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Baker?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Baker is around February 25. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 19, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 29.
When is the first frost in Baker?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 26. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 7 and a 90% chance by December 19.
Can it frost in Baker 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 13.
What growing zone is Baker?
Baker 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 70714. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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