Lee Acres's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Lee Acres a 2023 growing zone designation of 7a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Lee Acres's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Lee Acres area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Lee Acres, 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 Lee Acres is in growing zone 7a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Lee Acres'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: 7a

Zip Codes: 87401, 87413

Longitude: -108.0648

Latitude: 36.7031

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5