Skagway's Hardiness Zone

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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 Skagway is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Skagway'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: 99840

Longitude: -135.2927

Latitude: 59.4566

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