Fort Defiance's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Fort Defiance a 2023 growing zone designation of 6b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Fort Defiance's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Fort Defiance area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Fort Defiance, AZ.

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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 Fort Defiance is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Fort Defiance'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.
2023 USDA Growing Zone: 6b
Zip Codes: 86504
Longitude: -109.0674
Latitude: 35.7477
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0