What Growing Zone Is Hutchinson Island South?

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Hutchinson Island South a growing zone designation of 10b. Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Hutchinson Island South's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature.Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Hutchinson Island South's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

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If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Hutchinson Island South area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Hutchinson Island South, FL.

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The 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 Hutchinson Island South is in growing zone 10b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 35 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Hutchinson Island South'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 map of the United States

Some zones may have been changed by the USDA as of 2023. To see if the Hutchinson Island South area has been affected, refer to this map of half zone changes from the 2012 version of the USDA zones to the 2023 version.

map of usda hardiness zone changes from 2012 to 2023Half zone changes from 2012 to 2023

The 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!

Hardiness Zone FAQ

Have questions about hardiness zones and what they mean for your garden? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about USDA hardiness zones and how they affect plant selection in Hutchinson Island South, FL.

The USDA hardiness zone is 10b for Hutchinson Island South. This is sometimes also referred to as the growing or planting zone. These terms are used interchangeably.

Hutchinson Island South's Growing Zone Details

USDA Growing Zone: 10b

Zip Codes: 34957

Longitude: -80.2425

Latitude: 27.3243

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 35 to 40

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