Wampum's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Wampum a growing zone designation of 6b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Wampum's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Wampum area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Wampum, PA.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

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 Wampum is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Wampum'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: 6b

Zip Codes: 16157

Longitude: -80.3393

Latitude: 40.8863

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0