Wilkes-Barre's Hardiness Zone

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

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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 Wilkes-Barre is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Wilkes-Barre'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: 18702, 18701, 18705, 18703, 18710, 18711, 18762, 18765, 18766, 18767, 18769, 18773

Longitude: -75.876

Latitude: 41.2469

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