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Will it freeze in Grambling in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Grambling during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 49°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 49°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 40°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 41°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 45°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 Grambling
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 1, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Ruston La Tech. 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 6 · Mar 27 · Apr 14 | Oct 21 · Nov 4 · Nov 21 | 221 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 18 · Mar 11 · Mar 31 | Oct 31 · Nov 16 · Dec 4 | 248 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 29 · Feb 24 · Mar 17 | Nov 10 · Dec 1 · Dec 26 | 280 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Ruston La Tech
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 Grambling, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Ruston La Tech (station USC00168067, elevation 295 ft), 3.5 mi from Grambling. 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 Grambling
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruston, LA | 4.3 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| West Monroe, LA | 32 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| Minden, LA | 34 mi | Mar 17 | Nov 14 |
| Monroe, LA | 37 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
| El Dorado, AR | 48 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Bastrop, LA | 50 mi | Mar 15 | Nov 12 |
| Bossier City, LA | 55 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 59 mi | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| Magnolia, AR | 60 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| Shreveport, LA | 63 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Grambling?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Grambling is around March 11. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 31, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 18.
When is the first frost in Grambling?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 16. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 31 and a 90% chance by December 4.
Can it frost in Grambling 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 27.
What growing zone is Grambling?
Grambling 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 71245. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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