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Will it freeze in Lake Charles in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Lake Charles during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 58°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 58°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 59°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 50°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 54°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 Lake Charles
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is January 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Lake Charles. 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 8 · Mar 2 · Mar 24 | Nov 4 · Nov 23 · Dec 13 | 263 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 16 · Feb 14 · Mar 11 | Nov 14 · Dec 7 · Jan 7 | 299 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 31 · Jan 27 · Feb 28 | Dec 3 · Jan 3 · Feb 1 | 336 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Lake Charles
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 Lake Charles, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Lake Charles (station USW00003937, elevation 13 ft), 5.1 mi from Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur, LA | 8.7 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Orange, TX | 33 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 23 |
| Jennings, LA | 33 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 4 |
| Bridge City, TX | 39 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| DeRidder, LA | 45 mi | Mar 1 | Nov 25 |
| Groves, TX | 46 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Port Arthur, TX | 46 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Vidor, TX | 47 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 4 |
| Port Neches, TX | 48 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Nederland, TX | 50 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lake Charles?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Lake Charles is around February 14. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 11, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 16.
When is the first frost in Lake Charles?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 7. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 14 and a 90% chance by January 7.
Can it frost in Lake Charles 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 2.
What growing zone is Lake Charles?
Lake Charles 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 70601. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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