Spencer Mountain's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Spencer Mountain a 2023 growing zone designation of 8a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Spencer Mountain's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Spencer Mountain area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Spencer Mountain, NC.

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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 Spencer Mountain is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Spencer Mountain'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: 8a
Zip Codes: 28056
Longitude: -81.1101
Latitude: 35.3073
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15