Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 71328 — Deville, LA

ZIP code 71328 (Deville, Rapides County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 16 and the first fall frost November 8.

Where ZIP 71328 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F
Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C
Last frostMar 16
First frostNov 8
2012 zone8b

Was 8b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Deville, LA

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostMarch 16median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsApril 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostNovember 8median — 10% chance by Oct 26
Growing season239 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 28 and returns around November 22.

From the NOAA station Alexandria Esler Regional Airport, LA — 7 miles away, elevation 112 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 71328

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 16
SpinachSow outdoors · Feb 2 – Feb 23
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 23 – Mar 9
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 16 – Mar 2
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 23 – Mar 9
TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 19 – Feb 2
TomatoesTransplant · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 5 – Jan 19
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 30 – Apr 13
BeansSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 23 – Apr 6
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 13 – Sep 27
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 25 – Nov 29
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 16) and first fall frost (Nov 8) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 71328 came on Jan 21 — 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 29).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 9a in Louisiana

517 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Louisiana, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 69

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Fbald cypress130 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −18 °F

Shrubs 108

aloe yucca15 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −1 °FAmerican beautyberry6 ft · blooms early summer · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °FAmerican plum24 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 168

American bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican century plant6 ft · blooms indeterminate · high shade tolerance · to 12 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican spongeplant0.5 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −24 °F

Grasses 150

American cupscale3 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −18 °Fautumn bluegrass1.5 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbeaked spikerush3 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Fbig bluestem6 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −46 °Fbig cordgrass8 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −3 °F

Vines 14

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican wisteria50 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fcatbird grape30 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −13 °Fcupseed30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −3 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Deville, LA.

Soil in Deville, LA

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 71328 is Vick — silt loam, somewhat poorly drained.

TextureSilt loama good balance for most vegetables
pH5.3strongly acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0
DrainageSomewhat poorly drainedconsider raised beds
Organic matter1.25%low — add compost
Hydrologic groupC/Dslow when drained; wet otherwise
Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Vick silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 71328; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Deville, LA

Summer high94 °Faverage high, August
Winter low37 °Faverage low, January
Hot days102days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights35nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days6,272base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day14 h 11 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day10 h 06 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb
Precipitation57.1 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°32 °FJanuary: average high 60 °F, low 37 °F 60°37° JanFebruary: average high 64 °F, low 40 °F 64°40° FebMarch: average high 72 °F, low 47 °F 72°47° MarApril: average high 78 °F, low 53 °F 78°53° AprMay: average high 85 °F, low 61 °F 85°61° MayJune: average high 91 °F, low 68 °F 91°68° JunJuly: average high 93 °F, low 71 °F 93°71° JulAugust: average high 94 °F, low 70 °F 94°70° AugSeptember: average high 89 °F, low 65 °F 89°65° SepOctober: average high 80 °F, low 53 °F 80°53° OctNovember: average high 69 °F, low 43 °F 69°43° NovDecember: average high 62 °F, low 38 °F 62°38° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 5.77 in precipitation 5.8 JanFebruary: 4.82 in precipitation 4.8 FebMarch: 5.44 in precipitation 5.4 MarApril: 4.92 in precipitation 4.9 AprMay: 4.38 in precipitation 4.4 MayJune: 4.91 in precipitation 4.9 JunJuly: 4.03 in precipitation 4.0 JulAugust: 3.54 in precipitation 3.5 AugSeptember: 3.64 in precipitation 3.6 SepOctober: 4.88 in precipitation 4.9 OctNovember: 5.19 in precipitation 5.2 NovDecember: 5.61 in precipitation 5.6 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Alexandria Esler Regional Airport, LA (7 mi away); precipitation: Alexandria Esler Regional Airport, LA (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

713239a
Center Point, LA · 6 mi
713489a
Libuse, LA · 9 mi
713609a
Pineville, LA · 10 mi
713319a
Effie, LA · 10 mi
713659a
Ruby, LA · 12 mi
714059a
Ball, LA · 13 mi
713619a
Pineville, LA · 14 mi
713599a
Pineville, LA · 14 mi

Louisiana planting zones →

Questions about 71328

What planting zone is ZIP code 71328?

ZIP code 71328 (Deville, LA) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Deville, LA?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 71328 is March 16; after April 6 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Alexandria Esler Regional Airport station.

When is the first frost in Deville, LA?

The median first fall frost near 71328 is November 8, giving a median frost-free growing season of 239 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 71328?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 19 – Feb 2 and set transplants outside around Mar 23 – Apr 6, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 71328 get?

About 57.1 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Alexandria Esler Regional Airport station).

How hot do summers get in Deville, LA?

The average high peaks at 94 °F in August, with about 102 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 71328 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Vick at the center of ZIP 71328: silt loam, somewhat poorly drained, pH about 5.3 (strongly acidic).

Did spring come early in Deville, LA in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 71328 came on Jan 21 in 2026, 8 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 29), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Deville, LA?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 71328 is 14 h 11 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 71328 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 71328 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.