Fifth Ward, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13.4 °C (low) to 25.4 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1526.8 Millimeters. Fifth Ward is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7 °C | 15.2 °C | 159.51 mm |
| February | 5.6 °C | 17.6 °C | 130.56 mm |
| March | 9.3 °C | 21.7 °C | 120.14 mm |
| April | 13.2 °C | 25.5 °C | 134.37 mm |
| May | 17.9 °C | 29.4 °C | 125.22 mm |
| June | 21.4 °C | 32.4 °C | 125.48 mm |
| July | 22.7 °C | 33.6 °C | 115.06 mm |
| August | 22.3 °C | 33.9 °C | 107.44 mm |
| September | 19.4 °C | 31.4 °C | 111.76 mm |
| October | 13.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 114.55 mm |
| November | 7.7 °C | 20.8 °C | 139.95 mm |
| December | 4.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 142.75 mm |
| Annual | 13.4 °C | 25.4 °C | 1526.79 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |