Fishhook's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Fishhook a growing zone designation of 5a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Fishhook's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Fishhook area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Fishhook, AK.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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 Fishhook is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Fishhook'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: 5a

Zip Codes: 99645, 99654

Longitude: -149.2621

Latitude: 61.7199

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15