The map below is the most updated version of the Utah planting zones map, which was released in 2023.
Utah Planting Zones
Click here for full resolution USDA Utah growing zones map
Gardening in Utah is way much easier when gardeners understand their growing zones and choose the right plants that are appropriate with the plant hardiness zone in which they live.
Since 1960, the USDA has been gathering data and providing gardeners and farmers all over the country with valuable information pertaining to plant hardiness. The most recent version of the map, based on thirty years of weather data, is more sophisticated than any prior version.
Certain regions of the country have experienced an increase in their respective zones as a result of a winter warming trend that some individuals attribute to global warming.
Utah zones include a cold 4a in the north to a warm 9a in the southwest. Extreme winter temperatures range from -30 to 25 degrees F. With this much variance in one state, gardeners do well to know which zone they live in. The map above can be enlarged by clicking it, which will help you determine your zone.
When you buy your plants while taking into consideration the Utah growing zones map, you are not guaranteed that they will survive, as there are other factors that come into play. However, it is a great place to start when searching for new plants for your garden.
Top Questions
Utah has six different planting zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Utah has a semi-arid to desert climate, but it is also a mountainous state with a wide variety of climates and planting zones across its numerous peaks.
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