Abbottstown's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Abbottstown a 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 Abbottstown's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Abbottstown area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Abbottstown, 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 Abbottstown is in growing zone 7a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Abbottstown'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: 7a
Zip Codes: 17301
Longitude: -76.9888
Latitude: 39.8843
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

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