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Will it freeze in Rayne in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Rayne 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 56°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 50°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 48°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 48°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Tue, Nov 10 49°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 51°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 Rayne
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 26, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Crowley 2 NE. 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 7 · Mar 5 · Mar 28 | Nov 3 · Nov 20 · Dec 10 | 260 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 18 · Feb 20 · Mar 14 | Nov 13 · Dec 4 · Jan 6 | 291 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Dec 30 · Jan 31 · Mar 3 | Nov 30 · Dec 26 · Jan 25 | 327 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Crowley 2 NE
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 Rayne, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Crowley 2 NE (station USC00162212, elevation 25 ft), 4.8 mi from Rayne. 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 Rayne
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley, LA | 6.8 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Scott, LA | 11 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Lafayette, LA | 14 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Carencro, LA | 14 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Youngsville, LA | 19 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 1 |
| Eunice, LA | 19 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
| Broussard, LA | 20 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Abbeville, LA | 20 mi | Feb 17 | Dec 5 |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 22 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Opelousas, LA | 22 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 23 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Rayne?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Rayne is around February 20. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 14, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 18.
When is the first frost in Rayne?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around December 4. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 13 and a 90% chance by January 6.
Can it frost in Rayne 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 5.
What growing zone is Rayne?
Rayne 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 70578. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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