What Growing Zone Is Palmer?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Palmer a growing zone designation of 5a.Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Palmer's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature. .Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Palmer's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Palmer area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Palmer, MI.

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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 Palmer is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -20 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Palmer'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.

Palmer's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 5a
Zip Codes: 49871
Longitude: -87.5817
Latitude: 46.4436
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15

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Plants For Other States:
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