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Will it freeze in Minden in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Minden during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 51°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 51°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 50°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Sat, Nov 7 43°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 41°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 43°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
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 Minden
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is November 27, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Minden. 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 12 · Apr 3 · Apr 21 | Oct 20 · Nov 2 · Nov 19 | 216 days |
| 32°F freeze | Feb 26 · Mar 17 · Apr 6 | Oct 28 · Nov 14 · Dec 3 | 241 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Feb 4 · Mar 1 · Mar 21 | Nov 6 · Nov 27 · Dec 23 | 269 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Minden
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 Minden, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Minden (station USC00166244, elevation 185 ft), 1.6 mi from Minden. 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 Minden
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City, LA | 23 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 24 |
| Shreveport, LA | 32 mi | Mar 9 | Nov 18 |
| Grambling, LA | 34 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| Ruston, LA | 37 mi | Mar 11 | Nov 16 |
| Magnolia, AR | 45 mi | Mar 31 | Nov 2 |
| El Dorado, AR | 55 mi | Mar 24 | Nov 7 |
| Natchitoches, LA | 62 mi | Feb 28 | Dec 1 |
| Atlanta, TX | 62 mi | Mar 19 | Nov 11 |
| Marshall, TX | 63 mi | Mar 20 | Nov 11 |
| West Monroe, LA | 66 mi | Mar 8 | Nov 15 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Minden?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Minden is around March 17. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after April 6, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after February 26.
When is the first frost in Minden?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 14. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by October 28 and a 90% chance by December 3.
Can it frost in Minden 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 3.
What growing zone is Minden?
Minden 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 71055. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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