Amherst's Hardiness Zone

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

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Small Greenhouse Kit

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Wooden Chicken Coop

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Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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

Zip Codes: 80721

Longitude: -102.1725

Latitude: 40.6831

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10