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Will it freeze in New Iberia in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in New Iberia during the next 7 nights in the available NWS frost forecast.
Tonight: forecast low 54°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 54°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Fri, Nov 6 55°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 47°F Above 36°F · Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 50°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 New Iberia
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is January 3, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at New Iberia Acadiana Airport. 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 2 · Feb 28 · Mar 23 | Nov 5 · Nov 26 · Dec 21 | 271 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 11 · Feb 10 · Mar 9 | Nov 17 · Dec 11 · Jan 11 | 305 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 27 · Jan 29 · Feb 28 | Dec 1 · Jan 3 · Feb 3 | 340 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at New Iberia Acadiana 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 New Iberia, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: New Iberia Acadiana Airport (station USC00166657, elevation 24 ft), 4.4 mi from New Iberia. 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 New Iberia
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martinville, LA | 8.7 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Broussard, LA | 12 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Youngsville, LA | 12 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Abbeville, LA | 19 mi | Feb 17 | Dec 5 |
| Lafayette, LA | 19 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 20 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Scott, LA | 23 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Franklin, LA | 24 mi | Feb 11 | Dec 8 |
| Carencro, LA | 25 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Rayne, LA | 31 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in New Iberia?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in New Iberia is around February 10. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 9, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 11.
When is the first frost in New Iberia?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 11. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 17 and a 90% chance by January 11.
Can it frost in New Iberia 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 28.
What growing zone is New Iberia?
New Iberia 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 70560. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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