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Will it freeze in Franklin in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Franklin during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 55°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 55°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wed, Nov 11 51°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 Franklin
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 31, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Franklin 3 NW. 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 1 · Mar 1 · Mar 21 | Nov 5 · Nov 22 · Dec 12 | 266 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 12 · Feb 11 · Mar 11 | Nov 15 · Dec 8 · Jan 9 | 303 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 22 · Jan 27 · Feb 26 | Dec 1 · Dec 31 · Feb 1 | 340 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Franklin 3 NW
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 Franklin, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Franklin 3 NW (station USC00163313, elevation 12 ft), 3.4 mi from Franklin. 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 Franklin
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson, LA | 14 mi | Jan 30 | Jan 1 |
| Morgan City, LA | 20 mi | Jan 30 | Jan 1 |
| New Iberia, LA | 24 mi | Feb 10 | Dec 11 |
| St. Martinville, LA | 30 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Broussard, LA | 36 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Youngsville, LA | 36 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Donaldsonville, LA | 38 mi | Feb 21 | Dec 5 |
| Plaquemine, LA | 38 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 26 |
| Abbeville, LA | 39 mi | Feb 17 | Dec 5 |
| St. Gabriel, LA | 40 mi | Feb 9 | Dec 13 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Franklin?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Franklin is around February 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 12.
When is the first frost in Franklin?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 8. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 15 and a 90% chance by January 9.
Can it frost in Franklin 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 1.
What growing zone is Franklin?
Franklin is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average annual extreme minimum temperature 25 to 30°F), based on the 2023 USDA map for ZIP code 70538. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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