Hardinesss Zones in Mexico

Niamaat
Jun 14, 2024
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Interactive map: Growing zones in mexico

Mexico is a vast and diverse country with varying climates and temperatures, making it essential to understand the different growing zones to ensure successful plant growth. According to the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, Mexico ranges from Zone 5a to Zone 14a.

Zone 5a:

Average minimum temperature: -20°F to -15°F (-29°C to -26°C)
Examples of cities: Mexico City, Mexico State, and parts of the states of Puebla, Veracruz, and Chiapas

Zone 5b:

Average minimum temperature: -15°F to -10°F (-26°C to -23°C)
Examples of cities: Guadalajara, Jalisco, and parts of the states of Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca

Zone 6a:

Average minimum temperature: -10°F to 0°F (-23°C to -18°C)
Examples of cities: Guanajuato, Querétaro, and parts of the states of Hidalgo, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí

Zone 7a:

Average minimum temperature: 0°F to 5°F (-18°C to -15°C)
Examples of cities: Monterrey, Nuevo León, and parts of the states of Tamaulipas, Veracruz, and Tabasco

Zone 8a:

Average minimum temperature: 5°F to 10°F (-15°C to -12°C)
Examples of cities: Cancún, Quintana Roo, and parts of the states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Chiapas

Zone 9a:

Average minimum temperature: 10°F to 20°F (-12°C to -7°C)
Examples of cities: Tulum, Quintana Roo, and parts of the states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Tabasco

Zone 10a:

Average minimum temperature: 20°F to 30°F (-7°C to -1°C)
Examples of cities: Cozumel, Quintana Roo, and parts of the states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Chiapas

Zone 11a:

Average minimum temperature: 30°F to 40°F (-1°C to 4°C)
Examples of cities: Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, and parts of the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora

Zone 12a:

Average minimum temperature: 40°F to 50°F (4°C to 10°C)
Examples of cities: La Paz, Baja California Sur, and parts of the states of Baja California and Sonora

Zone 13a:

Average minimum temperature: 50°F to 60°F (10°C to 16°C)
Examples of cities: Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, and parts of the states of Baja California and Sonora

Zone 14a:

Average minimum temperature: 60°F to 70°F (16°C to 21°C)
Examples of cities: Loreto, Baja California Sur, and parts of the states of Baja California and Sonora

Keep in mind that these zones are general guidelines and may vary depending on specific microclimates and elevations within each region. It’s essential to research the specific hardiness zone for your area to ensure the best results for your plants.