Castleton-on-Hudson's Hardiness Zone

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

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

Zip Codes: 12033

Longitude: -73.7491

Latitude: 42.5332

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