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Will it freeze in Bastrop in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Bastrop during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 47°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 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 39°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 38°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 40°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 44°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 Bastrop
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Bastrop. 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 | Mar 11 · Mar 31 · Apr 15 | Oct 20 · Nov 1 · Nov 18 | 215 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 15 · Apr 3 | Oct 29 · Nov 12 · Dec 2 | 241 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 4 · Mar 2 · Mar 21 | Nov 6 · Nov 26 · Dec 20 | 270 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Bastrop
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 Bastrop, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Bastrop (station USC00160537, elevation 150 ft), 3.0 mi from Bastrop. 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 Bastrop
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | 21 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| West Monroe, LA | 23 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| Ruston, LA | 45 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| Tallulah, LA | 49 mi | Mar 2 | Nov 24 |
| Grambling, LA | 50 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| El Dorado, AR | 53 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Warren, AR | 58 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| Monticello, AR | 59 mi | Mar 18 | Nov 12 |
| Greenville, MS | 65 mi | Mar 13 | Nov 15 |
| Vicksburg, MS | 68 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 22 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bastrop?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Bastrop is around March 15. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 3, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Bastrop?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 12. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 29 and a 90% chance by December 2.
Can it frost in Bastrop 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 31.
What growing zone is Bastrop?
Bastrop is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 15 to 20°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 71220. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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