Sierra Nevada, California spans nine USDA Planting Zones from 5a to 9b, as declared by USDA latest classifications released in 2023. Winter temperatures here range from -20°F to 30°F (-28.9°C to -1.1°C), reflecting the elevation changes from mountain peaks to foothills.
The coldest zone here is USDA zone 5a (-20°F to -15°F / -28.9°C to -26.1°C) which covers parts of Mono County at higher elevations. The warmest zone is USDA zone 9b (25°F to 30°F / -3.9°C to -1.1°C) found in lower elevation areas of Mariposa County including Auberry, North Fork, and Prather.
Most mountain communities like Mammoth Lakes and June Lake experience USDA zones 5b to 6b (-15°F to 0°F / -26.1°C to -17.8°C), while mid-elevation areas like Yosemite Valley and Big Creek fall into zones 7b to 8a (5°F to 15°F / -15.0°C to -9.4°C).
Many areas here span multiple USDA zones due to varied microclimates, such as Oakhurst (8a-8b-9a-9b), Shaver Lake (7b-8a-8b-9a), and Bass Lake (8b-9a). So verify your USDA planting zone for California‘s Sierra Nevada region, using the interactive map or the USDA hardiness zones table provided below.
USDA Zones Map of Sierra Nevada, CA
Select or type your Sierra Nevada, CA’s location in selection box below, to find its USDA Growing zone.
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This zone’s data comes from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), with the most recent zone updates released in 2023
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Planting Zones Table of Sierra Nevada, CA
The 20 USDA hardiness zone locations in Sierra Nevada, California are Auberry, Bass Lake, Big Creek, Bridgeport, Crowley Lake, Fish Camp, Huntington Lake, June Lake, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Mariposa, Mariposa County, Mono County, North Fork, Oakhurst, Pine Ridge, Prather, Shaver Lake, Wawona, and Yosemite Valley. The 20 USDA hardiness zone locations in Sierra Nevada, California are listed below.
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