Lock Haven's Hardiness Zone

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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 Lock Haven is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Lock Haven'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: 17745

Longitude: -77.4521

Latitude: 41.1365

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