Buckhannon's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Buckhannon area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Buckhannon, WV.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

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 Buckhannon is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Buckhannon'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: 26201

Longitude: -80.2281

Latitude: 38.9927

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0