Fort Duchesne's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Fort Duchesne a 2023 growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Fort Duchesne's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Fort Duchesne area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Fort Duchesne, UT.

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 Fort Duchesne is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Fort Duchesne'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.

2023 USDA Growing Zone: 5b

Zip Codes: 84026

Longitude: -109.8774

Latitude: 40.2809

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10