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Will it freeze in Ville Platte in the next 7 nights?
No overnight lows at or below 32°F are forecast in Ville Platte 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 52°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Sat, Nov 7 45°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Sun, Nov 8 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Cloudy
- Mon, Nov 9 44°F Above 36°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
- Tue, Nov 10 44°F Above 36°F · Mostly Clear
- Wed, Nov 11 47°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 Ville Platte
The median first fall hard-freeze date (28°F) is December 17, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Eunice. 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 19 · Mar 11 · Apr 1 | Nov 1 · Nov 14 · Dec 3 | 248 days |
| 32°F freeze | Jan 30 · Feb 26 · Mar 17 | Nov 8 · Nov 27 · Dec 22 | 276 days |
| 28°F hard freeze | Jan 6 · Feb 5 · Mar 6 | Nov 23 · Dec 17 · Jan 17 | 312 days |
Average high temperature by month
1991–2020 normals at Eunice
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 Ville Platte, LA come from the nearest weather station with freeze statistics in NOAA’s 1991–2020 Climate Normals: Eunice (station USC00162981, elevation 50 ft), 17 mi from Ville Platte. 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 Ville Platte
| City | Distance | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas, LA | 16 mi | Feb 28 | Nov 23 |
| Eunice, LA | 16 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 27 |
| Oakdale, LA | 24 mi | Mar 3 | Nov 25 |
| Carencro, LA | 30 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Rayne, LA | 31 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Scott, LA | 33 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Crowley, LA | 33 mi | Feb 20 | Dec 4 |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 35 mi | Feb 13 | Dec 4 |
| Lafayette, LA | 37 mi | Feb 26 | Nov 28 |
| Jennings, LA | 40 mi | Feb 19 | Dec 4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Ville Platte?
On average, the last spring frost (32°F) in Ville Platte is around February 26. In about 1 year in 10 it comes after March 17, and in 9 years in 10 it comes after January 30.
When is the first frost in Ville Platte?
The first fall frost (32°F) usually arrives around November 27. There’s a 10% chance of a freeze by November 8 and a 90% chance by December 22.
Can it frost in Ville Platte 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 11.
What growing zone is Ville Platte?
Ville Platte 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 70586. See growing zones in Louisiana.
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