Running Water's Hardiness Zone

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

Cluck Around Sign

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Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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Reusable Grow Bags

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Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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 Running Water is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Running Water'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: 57062

Longitude: -97.9816

Latitude: 42.7822

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15