City of the Sun's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given City of the Sun 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 City of the Sun's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the City of the Sun area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in City of the Sun, NM.

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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 City of the Sun is in growing zone 8a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for City of the Sun'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: 88029
Longitude: -107.6504
Latitude: 31.8466
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 10 to 15