USDA climate zone maps were created for gardeners needing a way to compare their garden climates with the climate where a plant is known to grow well. Zone maps are tools that show where various permanent landscape plants can adapt. Santa Cruz County, Arizona is considered a High Desert area. Based on USDA Zones, our climate hardiness ZONE is 8A and 8B.
- Growing season: April to early November
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Chilly (even snow-dusted) weather rules from late November through February
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Lows from 31 degrees to 24 degrees F/-1 degree to -4 degrees C.
- Heavy rain comes in summer as well as lighter rain in the cooler seasons.