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Will it freeze in Opelousas in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Opelousas 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 · Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
- Fri, Nov 6 53°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 47°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 45°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 48°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 Opelousas
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 8, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Grand Coteau. 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 24 · Mar 18 · Apr 7 | Oct 30 · Nov 13 · Dec 1 | 239 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 31 · Feb 28 · Mar 25 | Nov 5 · Nov 23 · Dec 16 | 267 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 5 · Feb 6 · Mar 8 | Nov 14 · Dec 8 · Jan 11 | 302 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Grand Coteau
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 Opelousas, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Grand Coteau (station USC00163800, elevation 55 ft), 7.7 mi from Opelousas. 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 Opelousas
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carencro, LA | 15 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Ville Platte, LA | 16 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
| Scott, LA | 20 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 20 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Eunice, LA | 21 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
| Lafayette, LA | 22 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Rayne, LA | 22 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Crowley, LA | 27 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Broussard, LA | 28 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Youngsville, LA | 30 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Opelousas?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Opelousas is around February 28. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 25, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 31.
When is the first frost in Opelousas?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 23. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 5 and a 90% chance by December 16.
Can it frost in Opelousas 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 18.
What growing zone is Opelousas?
Opelousas 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 70570. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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