When to plant in Claiborne, LA
USDA Zone 8bEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Claiborne, Louisiana — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 8b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Claiborne, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
CALHOUN RSCH STN · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Claiborne’s own odds, recorded at CALHOUN RSCH STN.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 26 | Apr 8 | Mar 21 | Oct 13 | Oct 26 | Nov 8 |
| 32°F | Apr 14 | Mar 28 | Mar 4 | Oct 24 | Nov 5 | Nov 23 |
| 28°F | Apr 1 | Mar 10 | Feb 17 | Nov 1 | Nov 18 | Dec 5 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Claiborne, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 16 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Claiborne planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Claiborne, LA?
On average, the last spring frost in Claiborne is around March 28 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Claiborne, LA?
Expect Claiborne's first fall frost near November 5 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Claiborne in?
Claiborne is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. In zone 8b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Claiborne?
There are roughly 222 frost-free days in Claiborne (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 28 to the first fall frost near November 5.
When should I plant tomatoes in Claiborne?
In Claiborne, start tomato seeds indoors around January 31–February 14, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 4 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- West Monroe · 5 km
- Monroe · 11 km
- Ruston · 41 km
- El Dorado · 87 km
- Minden · 101 km
- Natchitoches · 124 km
- Vicksburg · 126 km
- Magnolia · 126 km
Frost dates recorded at CALHOUN RSCH STN, 15 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Claiborne, LA — Frost Dates & Zone 8b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00161411. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/louisiana/claiborne.