Vanderwagen's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Vanderwagen a 2023 growing zone designation of 6a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Vanderwagen's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Vanderwagen area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Vanderwagen, NM.

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 Vanderwagen is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Vanderwagen'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: 6a

Zip Codes: 87326

Longitude: -108.7517

Latitude: 35.2714

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5