USDA Hardiness Zone 13A Growing Guide
Source: USDA Agricultural Research Service Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023
US territories near the equator — hot and humid year-round.
Where Zone 13A sits on the national map
Zone Position
Key Facts — Zone 13A
- Avg. coldest night: 60°F to 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C) — the band of average annual extreme minimum temperatures that defines this zone (USDA ARS PHZM 2023)
- What that means: in an average year your coldest night lands somewhere in that 5°F window. Actual lows can drop colder in extreme winters; daytime highs are not bounded by this number.
- Found In: 1 US state, including Hawaii
- Growing Considerations: US territories near the equator — hot and humid year-round.
What Is Zone 13A?
USDA Hardiness Zone 13A is defined by an average annual extreme minimum temperature between 60°F and 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C), according to the USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023.
Coldest avg. low
60°F
USDA PHZM 2023
Warmest avg. low
65°F
USDA PHZM 2023
Coldest avg. low (°C)
15.6°C
USDA PHZM 2023
States
1
Plants That Thrive in Zone 13A
Plants well-adapted to the temperature range of this zone.
Banana
Breadfruit
Mango
Papaya
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Frequently Asked Questions
What plants grow in Zone 13A?
US territories near the equator — hot and humid year-round. Common plants that thrive include Banana, Breadfruit, Mango, Papaya. Actual suitability depends on your parcel's soil, drainage, and microclimate.
What states have Zone 13A?
Zone 13A appears across 1 US state: Hawaii.
What temperature is USDA Zone 13A?
USDA Hardiness Zone 13A is defined by an average annual extreme minimum temperature between 60°F and 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C), per the USDA ARS Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023.