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


Worm Composting Kit

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Cluck Around Sign

Raised Garden Planter

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
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 Clay City is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Clay City'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: 6b
Zip Codes: 62824
Longitude: -88.3486
Latitude: 38.6858
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Small Greenhouse Kit

Seed Starting Trays
