Carmel-by-the-Sea's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Carmel-by-the-Sea a growing zone designation of 10a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Carmel-by-the-Sea's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Carmel-by-the-Sea area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA.

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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 Carmel-by-the-Sea is in growing zone 10a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Carmel-by-the-Sea'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: 10a

Zip Codes: 93923, 93921

Longitude: -121.9222

Latitude: 36.5528

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 30 to 35