Fordoche, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 14.1 °C (low) to 25.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1574 Millimeters. Fordoche 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 | 4.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 167.89 mm |
| February | 6.7 °C | 18.7 °C | 126.24 mm |
| March | 10.2 °C | 22.4 °C | 111 mm |
| April | 13.7 °C | 25.7 °C | 131.32 mm |
| May | 18.2 °C | 29.3 °C | 137.92 mm |
| June | 21.7 °C | 32.1 °C | 155.45 mm |
| July | 22.8 °C | 32.8 °C | 130.3 mm |
| August | 22.5 °C | 33.2 °C | 133.86 mm |
| September | 20.1 °C | 31.1 °C | 117.86 mm |
| October | 14.1 °C | 26.7 °C | 114.55 mm |
| November | 8.5 °C | 21.3 °C | 115.82 mm |
| December | 5.7 °C | 17.5 °C | 131.83 mm |
| Annual | 14.1 °C | 25.6 °C | 1574.04 mm |
| 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 : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |