Sutton-Alpine's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Sutton-Alpine a growing zone designation of 4b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Sutton-Alpine's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Sutton-Alpine area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Sutton-Alpine, AK.

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Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Sutton-Alpine is in growing zone 4b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Sutton-Alpine's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.

USDA Growing Zone: 4b

Zip Codes: 99674

Longitude: -148.8548

Latitude: 61.7428

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20