Weather in Bossier City, Louisiana
Roses open on the Piedmont edge. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Overcast15%88°71°
- SundayMay 17Thunderstorm15%90°71°
- MondayMay 18Light Drizzle28%92°76°
- TuesdayMay 19Showers50%94°66°
- WednesdayMay 20Showers78%88°66°
- ThursdayMay 21Showers60%80°67°
- FridayMay 22Thunderstorm54%80°69°
- PM 2.5
- 10.6 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 13.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.1 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 95.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 11:30 AM
- Moonset
- 1:30 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Roses open on the Piedmont edge
Bossier City at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 79°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: March 2 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Bossier City's warmest month is August (~84°F mean) and its coldest is January (~48°F). Rainfall peaks in April (5.2 inches) and bottoms out in August (2.9 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| February | 52° | 4.3″ | 6 |
| March | 59° | 4.9″ | 7 |
| April | 66° | 5.2″ | 5 |
| May | 74° | 4.5″ | 6 |
| June | 81° | 4.8″ | 6 |
| July | 84° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| August | 84° | 2.9″ | 4 |
| September | 78° | 3.5″ | 4 |
| October | 67° | 4.6″ | 5 |
| November | 57° | 4.0″ | 6 |
| December | 50° | 4.9″ | 6 |
Regional context
Bossier City sits within a humid subtropical climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: New Orleans, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Shreveport, LA, Lafayette, LA, Lake Charles, LA.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Bossier City?
- Bossier City's last spring frost typically falls around mid-March, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Bossier City?
- April is the wettest month with about 5.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 51 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Bossier City?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Bossier City?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 48°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Bossier City?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-March); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Bossier City get?
- Bossier City averages about 66 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Bossier City?
- Bossier City's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Bossier City, Louisiana sits in a humid subtropical climate zone. January means hover near 48°F while July averages 84°F — a 36°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Bossier City receives about 51 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 66 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (32.5°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.