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


Self Watering Plant Pots

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Brass Watering Can

Raised Garden Planter

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
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 Tawas City is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Tawas 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: 5b
Longitude: -83.5244
Latitude: 44.2679
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Brass Watering Can

Cluck Around Sign
