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

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Clare area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Clare, 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 Clare is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Clare'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.

Clare's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Zip Codes: 48617
Longitude: -84.763
Latitude: 43.8259
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

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Plants For Other States:
Looking for the best plants in a different area of the United States? Click on a button below to find plants that are ideal for that state's temperatures.

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