Lake Placid's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Lake Placid a growing zone designation of 4a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Lake Placid's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Lake Placid area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Lake Placid, NY.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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 Lake Placid is in growing zone 4a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Lake Placid'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: 4a

Zip Codes: 12946

Longitude: -73.9853

Latitude: 44.2838

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25