Cozad's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Cozad a growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Cozad's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Cozad area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Cozad, NE.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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 Cozad is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Cozad'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.

USDA Growing Zone: 5b

Zip Codes: 69130

Longitude: -99.9863

Latitude: 40.8613

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10