USDA Hardiness Zone Map — Interactive Global Planting Zones
Welcome to this interactive USDA Hardiness Zone Map, the ultimate tool to explore climate zones across the globe based on minimum annual temperatures. Whether you're a gardener, landscaper, or plant enthusiast, understanding your USDA hardiness zone helps you choose plants that thrive in your local climate.
What Are USDA Hardiness Zones?
The USDA Hardiness Zones categorize geographic areas by their average annual minimum winter temperatures. The zones range from 1a (coldest) to 13b (warmest). These zones help you determine which plants are likely to survive and and even thrive in your region.
Many plant care guides on the internet use the USDA Hardiness Zones to tell you in which areas these plant can grow outdoors. These zones usually only cover the United States, but this map shows you the USDA Hardiness Zones for the entire world, so no matter where you are, you can find out which plants will thrive in your area.
Why Use The Interactive Map?
- Explore worldwide zones: Zoom and pan to view your region's USDA zone anywhere on Earth.
- Accurate temperature-based zones: These visuals are created from high-resolution climate data using minimum annual temperature.
- Color-x=coded visualization: Easily identify zones by color, from freezing cold to tropical warmth.
- Mobile & desktop friendly: Designed for seamless use across all devices.
How To Use This Map
- Zoom in or out to find your location.
- Look at the color-coded zones matching USDA classifications.
- Use the legend on the bottom right to interpret each zone's temperature range.
- Plan your planting and gardening projects with confidence!
Benefits of Knowing Your USDA Hardiness Zone
- Select plants suited for your climate, reducing plant loss.
- Optimize your garden design for seasonal weather extremes.
- Understand potential frost dates and growing seasons.
- Enhance sustainability by choosing climate-appropriate species.
About the Data
This map is generated from the WorldClim minimum temperature dataset, processed and classified into 26 USDA hardiness zones based on temperature thresholds by Plant care for Beginners. It's a valuable resource for gardeners worldwide who want reliable, data-driven insights into their planting zones.