Sunset Beach's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Sunset Beach a 2023 growing zone designation of 8b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Sunset Beach's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Sunset Beach area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach is in growing zone 8b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Sunset Beach'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: 8b

Zip Codes: 28468, 28459

Longitude: -78.5107

Latitude: 33.892

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20