Fort Leonard Wood's Hardiness Zone

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

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 Fort Leonard Wood is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Fort Leonard Wood'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: 6b

Zip Codes: 65473

Longitude: -92.1274

Latitude: 37.7562

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0