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Will it freeze in Leesville in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Leesville during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 50°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 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 42°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 42°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 Leesville
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 23, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Leesville. 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 13 · Apr 5 · Apr 25 | Oct 17 · Oct 31 · Nov 16 | 208 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 24 · Mar 20 · Apr 12 | Oct 26 · Nov 9 · Dec 1 | 234 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 27 | Nov 3 · Nov 23 · Dec 16 | 264 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Leesville
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 Leesville, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Leesville (station USC00165266, elevation 28 ft), 2.6 mi from Leesville. 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 Leesville
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeRidder, LA | 21 mi | Mar 1 | Nov 25 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 42 mi | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| Oakdale, LA | 43 mi | Mar 3 | Nov 25 |
| Jasper, TX | 45 mi | Feb 24 | Dec 1 |
| Alexandria, LA | 49 mi | Feb 27 | Nov 27 |
| Pineville, LA | 53 mi | Feb 27 | Nov 27 |
| Sulphur, LA | 63 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 65 mi | Feb 14 | Dec 7 |
| Ville Platte, LA | 68 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
| Eunice, LA | 68 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Leesville?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Leesville is around March 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 12, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 24.
When is the first frost in Leesville?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 9. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 26 and a 90% chance by December 1.
Can it frost in Leesville 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 April 5.
What growing zone is Leesville?
Leesville 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 71461. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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