University of Pittsburgh Johnstown's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given University of Pittsburgh Johnstown a 2023 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 University of Pittsburgh Johnstown's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA.

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 University of Pittsburgh Johnstown is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for University of Pittsburgh Johnstown'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: 6a

Zip Codes: 15963, 15904

Longitude: -78.8297

Latitude: 40.2626

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