Cotton Valley, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.3 °F (low) to 75.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 55.7 Inches. Cotton Valley is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.7 °F | 56.3 °F | 4.84 in. |
| February | 37.6 °F | 60.4 °F | 4.92 in. |
| March | 44.4 °F | 68.3 °F | 5.63 in. |
| April | 51.9 °F | 75.9 °F | 5.3 in. |
| May | 61.6 °F | 83.2 °F | 4.75 in. |
| June | 69.3 °F | 89.9 °F | 4.63 in. |
| July | 72.4 °F | 93.1 °F | 3.96 in. |
| August | 71.4 °F | 93.7 °F | 3.34 in. |
| September | 64.8 °F | 88.2 °F | 3.88 in. |
| October | 52.7 °F | 77.5 °F | 4.94 in. |
| November | 42.8 °F | 66.4 °F | 4.19 in. |
| December | 36.5 °F | 58.3 °F | 5.28 in. |
| Annual | 53.3 °F | 75.9 °F | 55.66 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |