What Growing Zone Is Cambria?

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Cambria a growing zone designation of 10a. Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Cambria's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature.Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Cambria's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

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If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Cambria area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Cambria, CA.

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The growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Cambria is in growing zone 10a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Cambria's climate should be chosen with this in mind, or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.

Some zones may have been changed by the USDA as of 2023. To see if the Cambria area has been affected, refer to this map of half zone changes from the 2012 version of the USDA zones to the 2023 version.

The updated map shows that over half of the Southeast has warmed by about half a zone. For gardeners, that means you can now grow plants that tolerate a bit more heat and less frost than before. The tan areas reflect this shift. Meanwhile, the white areas had slight temperature changes, but not enough to move them into a new zone. In the Western U.S., a few spots shifted cooler. That’s not due to a colder climate, but because the new map uses a larger dataset, giving a more accurate picture of local conditions. It's important to keep track of these changes when planning your garden!

Hardiness Zone FAQ

Have questions about hardiness zones and what they mean for your garden? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about USDA hardiness zones and how they affect plant selection in Cambria, CA.

The USDA hardiness zone is 10a for Cambria. This is sometimes also referred to as the growing or planting zone. These terms are used interchangeably.

Cambria's Growing Zone Details

USDA Growing Zone: 10a

Zip Codes:
93428

Longitude: -121.0838

Latitude: 35.552

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 30 to 35

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