Prairie Elk Colony's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Prairie Elk Colony a 2023 growing zone designation of 4a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Prairie Elk Colony's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Prairie Elk Colony area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Prairie Elk Colony, MT.

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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 Prairie Elk Colony is in growing zone 4a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Prairie Elk Colony'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: 4a
Zip Codes: 59201
Longitude: -105.7981
Latitude: 48.0147
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25