What Growing Zone Is Sault Ste. Marie?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Sault Ste. Marie a growing zone designation of 4b.Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Sault Ste. Marie's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature. .Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Sault Ste. Marie's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Sault Ste. Marie area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie is in growing zone 4b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Sault Ste. Marie'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.

Sault Ste. Marie's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 4b
Zip Codes: 49783
Longitude: -84.3723
Latitude: 46.4817
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20

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