Clear Lake's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Clear Lake a 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 Clear Lake's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Clear Lake area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Clear Lake, IA.


Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Reusable Grow Bags

Wooden Chicken Coop

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Large Greenhouse Kit
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 Clear Lake is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Clear Lake'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: 5a
Zip Codes: 50428
Longitude: -93.374
Latitude: 43.1347
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

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Raised Garden Planter

Large Greenhouse Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
