Ashburn's Hardiness Zone

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Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Ashburn a 2023 growing zone designation of 7a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Ashburn's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Ashburn area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Ashburn, VA.

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 Ashburn is in growing zone 7a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Ashburn'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: 7a

Zip Codes: 20166, 20147, 20103, 20104, 20146, 20149

Longitude: -77.4714

Latitude: 39.0277

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5