Elk Point's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Elk Point a growing zone designation of 5a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Elk Point's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Elk Point area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Elk Point, SD.


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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 Elk Point is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Elk Point'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: 5a
Zip Codes: 57025
Longitude: -96.6805
Latitude: 42.6812
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

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