When to plant in Crowley, LA
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Crowley, Louisiana — all computed from Crowley's nearest NOAA weather station.
With about 287 frost-free days, Crowley supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. In zone 9a, frost is a minor factor for Crowley — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
CROWLEY 2 NE · 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 Crowley’s own odds, recorded at CROWLEY 2 NE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 28 | Mar 5 | Feb 7 | Nov 3 | Nov 20 | Dec 10 |
| 32°F | Mar 14 | Feb 20 | Jan 18 | Nov 13 | Dec 4 | Jan 6 |
| 28°F | Mar 3 | Jan 31 | Dec 30 | Nov 30 | Dec 26 | Jan 25 |
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 Crowley, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 30 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.
Crowley planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Crowley, LA?
On average, the last spring frost in Crowley is around February 20 (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 Crowley, LA?
Expect Crowley's first fall frost near December 4 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Crowley in?
Crowley is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Crowley?
Crowley has about 287 frost-free days — a long growing season — between the average last spring frost (February 20) and first fall frost (December 4).
When should I plant tomatoes in Crowley?
For Crowley, sow tomatoes indoors about December 26–January 9 and move the seedlings out around February 27, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Lafayette · 33 km
- Carencro · 34 km
- Abbeville · 36 km
- Youngsville · 39 km
- Broussard · 41 km
- Opelousas · 44 km
- New Iberia · 58 km
- Lake Charles · 80 km
Frost dates recorded at CROWLEY 2 NE, 4 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 Crowley, LA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00162212. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/louisiana/crowley.