Time in New Zealand
| Time zone | Standard Time | Daylight Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | UTC+12:00 | UTC+13:00 |
| Chatham Islands | UTC+12:45 | UTC+13:45 |
What hardiness zone is Auckland?
Zone 10
Knowing what plant hardiness zone you are in is helpful, find this in a New Zealand gardening book (Auckland is Zone 10).
What do USDA zones mean?
Early in 1990 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published an updated version of their map of plant hardiness zones. This divides the United States into 11 zones (1-11), characterised by their average minimum temperature. The statistic used by the USDA is the average annual minimum temperature.
What is USDA zone 9a?
That means the temperature ranges for Zone 9 are: Zone 9: The minimum average temperature range is 20°F to 30°F. Zone 9a: The minimum average temperature range is 20°F to 25° F. Zone 9b: The minimum average temperature range is 25°F to 30°F.
What is a zone 7?
Hot summers and mild but pronounced winters give Zone 7 sharply defined seasons without severe winter cold or enervating humidity. At weather-recording stations in Zone 7, typical winter lows range from 35 to 26°F (2 to –3°C),with record lows averaging from 18 to -0° F (–8 to –18°C).
What zone is Dunedin?
Zone 10b
Based on the USDA Hardiness Zone Map, this interactive version covers the country of New Zealand which ranges from Zone 5a to Zone 12a….List of Hardiness Zones for Locations in New Zealand.
| Location | Hardiness Zone |
|---|---|
| Christchurch | Zone 9a: -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Dunedin | Zone 10b: 1.7°C to 4.4°C |
What is planting zone 5?
Planting In Zone 5: Gardening Tips For Zone 5. Hardiness zones are the USDA’s general guidelines of the temperatures a plant can survive. Zone 5 plants can survive winter temperatures no lower than -20 degrees F. If a plant is hardy in zones 5 through 8, it can be grown in zones 5, 6, 7, and 8.
What are USDA Zones 9 11?
USDA zones 9 to 11 are areas with lowest temperatures at 25 to 40 degrees F. (-3-4 C.). That means a freeze is rare and daytime temperatures are warm even in winter.
What planting zone is St Petersburg?
10a
Petersburg, Florida is in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a.
What is the planting zone for New Zealand?
Interactive Gardening and Plant Hardiness Zone Map for New Zealand. Based on the 2012 USDA Hardiness Zone Map, this interactive map covers the country of New Zealand which ranges from Hardiness Zone 8a to Zone 11b.
What is the USDA climate zone classification?
In its simplest terms the USDA system has provided a classification of average minimum temperatures and horticulturalists from around the world have assigned plants to these zones. The classification relates to a plant’s ability to handle cold temperatures.
Why did NIWA develop the New Zealand zones?
Liddle Wonder contracted NIWA to analyze weather station data to develop New Zealand Zones. We have modified zone boundaries to ensure that there is a difference between the North Island’s central plateau and Wanganui for example. In the USA zone 9 goes down to -7°C.
What is the distribution of New Zealand?
Distribution:Includes the upland areas of the North Island around Taupo, south of Rotorua. It includes most of the South Island, apart from lowland coastal areas. It includes areas inland of Otago, Canterbury and all the Southern Lakes area. Towns include: Alexandra, Darfield, Queenstown, Taupo, Te Anau]
