Sail Harbor's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Sail Harbor 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 Sail Harbor's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Sail Harbor area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Sail Harbor, CT.

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 Sail Harbor is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Sail Harbor'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: 06784, 06812

Longitude: -73.4653

Latitude: 41.5265

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0