Frost dates 2026–2027

Frost dates for Kenner, Louisiana

Median (50% chance) dates of the last and first 32°F frost, from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at New Orleans Intl Airport, 1.2 mi away (close match).

Last spring frostJan 30
First fall frostDec 31
333 frost-free days
Last spring frostJan 301 year in 10 after Feb 27
First fall frostDec 311 year in 10 by Dec 1
Growing season333 daysbetween median 32°F dates
Hardiness zoneZone 9b25 to 30°F average extreme low

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Will it freeze in Kenner in the next 7 nights?

No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Kenner during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.

Tonight: forecast low 62°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.

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 Kenner

Most years have no 28°F hard freeze at New Orleans Intl Airport, according to NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Check the short-term forecast above during cold snaps.

TemperatureLast 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 Jan 20 · Feb 16 · Mar 12 Nov 16 · Dec 9 · Jan 8 297 days
32°F freeze Dec 29 · Jan 30 · Feb 27 Dec 1 · Dec 31 · Jan 31 333 days
28°F hard freeze Dec 24 · Jan 20 · Feb 14 Dec 11 · Jan 7 · Feb 6 365 days
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00012916. How to read these probabilities.

Average high temperature by month

1991–2020 normals at New Orleans Intl 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 Kenner, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: New Orleans Intl Airport (station USW00012916, elevation 4 ft), 1.2 mi from Kenner. 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 Kenner

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
Harahan, LA 6.2 mi Jan 24 Jan 2
Westwego, LA 9.9 mi Jan 24 Jan 2
Gretna, LA 14 mi Feb 1 Dec 31
New Orleans, LA 19 mi Jan 22 Jan 5
Mandeville, LA 27 mi Mar 12 Nov 18
Ponchatoula, LA 32 mi Mar 8 Nov 19
Covington, LA 34 mi Mar 12 Nov 18
Slidell, LA 34 mi Feb 24 Dec 1
Hammond, LA 36 mi Mar 8 Nov 19
Thibodaux, LA 37 mi Feb 5 Dec 14

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Kenner?

On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Kenner is around January 30. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after February 27, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after December 29.

When is the first frost in Kenner?

The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 31. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by December 1 and a 90% chance by January 31.

Can it frost in Kenner 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 February 16.

What growing zone is Kenner?

Kenner 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 70065. See growing zones in Louisiana.

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