Banks's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Banks a growing zone designation of 8b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Banks's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Banks area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Banks, AL.


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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 Banks is in growing zone 8b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Banks'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: 8b
Zip Codes: 36005
Longitude: -85.8364
Latitude: 31.8132
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20

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