McAllister's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given McAllister a growing zone designation of 5a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in McAllister's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the McAllister area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in McAllister, MT.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since McAllister is in growing zone 5a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for McAllister'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: 5a

Zip Codes: 59740

Longitude: -111.7252

Latitude: 45.4364

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15