Fox River Grove's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Fox River Grove a 2023 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 Fox River Grove's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Fox River Grove area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Fox River Grove, IL.

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

Zip Codes: 60021

Longitude: -88.2147

Latitude: 42.1955

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