Planting zones in Austin and Map

Austin has two USDA planting zones: 8b and 9a, per USDA data. Zone 9a covers most of Austin, while Zone 8b occurs in peripheral eastern outskirts. Zone 8b features 15°F to 20°F (-9.4°C to -6.7°C) minimum temperatures, contrasted with Zone 9a’s milder 20°F to 25°F (-6.7°C to -3.9°C) range.

You can pinpoint your Austin USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, Easy interactive map or by using planting zone table.

Austin Planting Zones by ZipCode

Planting zone is Austin Map

Select or type your Austin location in the selection box below to know its USDA Planting Zone.

Austin Planting Zones Table

Planting zones in Austin, Texas

1. Zone 8b

Zone 8b, represented by the darker green colored areas on our map above, is found in small pockets around the periphery of Austin. While less common in Austin proper, this zone is present in some outlying areas. The zip code 78725 falls within this zone, indicating it’s presence on the eastern outskirts of the city.

2. Zone 9a

Zone 9a, shown in the lighter green color on our map above, covers the majority of Austin (Texas)and its surrounding areas. It include most of the city proper and extends into some suburbs. The vast majority of Austin’s zip codes fall within this zone, including downtown areas (78701), central neighborhoods (78703, 78704), and many suburban regions (78727, 78729, 78750).

Some areas in Zone 9a of Austin include:

• Downtown Austin (78701)
• East Austin (78702, 78721, 78722)
• South Austin (78704, 78745)
• North Austin (78753, 78758)
• West Austin (78731, 78746)

Zone 9a prevalence throughout Austin indicates that the city generally experiences milder winters compared to many other parts of Texas and the United States. This climate allows for a diverse range of plants to grow, including many heat-loving and subtropical species.