Central, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57.2 °F (low) to 78.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 65.4 Inches. Central is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.5 °F | 61.7 °F | 6.46 in. |
| February | 43.8 °F | 65.7 °F | 5.07 in. |
| March | 50.0 °F | 72.4 °F | 4.83 in. |
| April | 56.3 °F | 78.4 °F | 5.16 in. |
| May | 64.5 °F | 85.1 °F | 5.78 in. |
| June | 70.8 °F | 89.9 °F | 6.74 in. |
| July | 73.0 °F | 91.4 °F | 5.73 in. |
| August | 72.5 °F | 92.0 °F | 6.48 in. |
| September | 68.1 °F | 88.3 °F | 4.65 in. |
| October | 57.3 °F | 80.5 °F | 4.82 in. |
| November | 47.3 °F | 70.6 °F | 4.22 in. |
| December | 42.2 °F | 63.8 °F | 5.42 in. |
| Annual | 57.2 °F | 78.3 °F | 65.36 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |