Popejoy's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Popejoy a 2023 growing zone designation of 5a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Popejoy's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Popejoy area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Popejoy, IA.

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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 Popejoy is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Popejoy'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: 5a
Zip Codes: 50227
Longitude: -93.4278
Latitude: 42.5938
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15