Chewton's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Chewton a growing zone designation of 6b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Chewton's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Chewton area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Chewton, 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 Chewton is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Chewton'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: 6b

Zip Codes: 16157

Longitude: -80.3208

Latitude: 40.8946

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0