Rougemont's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Rougemont a 2023 growing zone designation of 7b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Rougemont's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Rougemont area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Rougemont, NC.

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 Rougemont is in growing zone 7b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Rougemont'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: 7b

Zip Codes: 27572

Longitude: -78.9207

Latitude: 36.221

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 5 to 10