Opelousas, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 57.6 °F (low) to 78 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 64.7 Inches. Opelousas 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 Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.9 °F | 61.3 °F | 6.96 in. |
| February | 44.4 °F | 65.0 °F | 5.0 in. |
| March | 50.6 °F | 71.9 °F | 4.37 in. |
| April | 56.9 °F | 78.0 °F | 5.03 in. |
| May | 65.3 °F | 84.7 °F | 5.48 in. |
| June | 71.4 °F | 89.7 °F | 6.37 in. |
| July | 73.2 °F | 91.1 °F | 5.52 in. |
| August | 72.5 °F | 91.9 °F | 5.7 in. |
| September | 67.9 °F | 88.3 °F | 5.25 in. |
| October | 57.4 °F | 80.5 °F | 5.0 in. |
| November | 47.8 °F | 70.5 °F | 4.89 in. |
| December | 42.8 °F | 63.3 °F | 5.12 in. |
| Annual | 57.6 °F | 78 °F | 64.69 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| 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 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |