ZIP Code 85602 Hardiness Zones and Climate Data

ZIP Code 85602 - Benson Arizona is in 2023 USDA Hardiness Zones 8b (15°F to 20°F), 9a (20°F to 25°F), 8a (10°F to 15°F) and 7b (5°F to 10°F)

Additional Gardening Related Climate Data for ZIP Code 85602 - Benson, Arizona

2023 Hardiness Zone:Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F
Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F
Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F
Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F
2012 Hardiness Zone:Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F
Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F
Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F
Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F
1990 Hardiness Zone:Zone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost Date:Nov. 1 - Nov. 10
Average Last Frost Date:Apr. 21 - Apr. 30
Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone:BSh - Hot Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion:
Current Drought Status:Exceptional Drought
Heat Zone Days: 121 - 150 days Over 86°F

Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 85602 - Benson, AZ

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)29323642495865645847342945
Avg Max Temp (°F)63677179879195939081706379
Avg Precip (In.)1.07.6.53.27.25.523.493.281.721.37.52.8814.5

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