What Growing Zone Is Mead Ranch?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Mead Ranch a growing zone designation of 8b. Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Mead Ranch's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature. .Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Mead Ranch's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.
Latest AZ growing zone mapIf you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Mead Ranch area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Mead Ranch, AZ.
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Latest AZ growing zone mapThe growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Mead Ranch is in growing zone 8b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Mead Ranch'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.
Some zones may have been changed by the USDA as of 2023. To see if the Mead Ranch area has been affected, refer to this map of half zone changes from the 2012 version of the USDA zones to the 2023 version.
Half zone changes from 2012 to 2023The updated map shows that over half of the Southeast has warmed by about half a zone. For gardeners, that means you can now grow plants that tolerate a bit more heat and less frost than before. The tan areas reflect this shift. Meanwhile, the white areas had slight temperature changes, but not enough to move them into a new zone. In the Western U.S., a few spots shifted cooler. That’s not due to a colder climate, but because the new map uses a larger dataset, giving a more accurate picture of local conditions. It's important to keep track of these changes when planning your garden!
Mead Ranch's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 8b
Zip Codes: 85541
Longitude: -111.143
Latitude: 34.346
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 15 to 20
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