Watauga County, North Carolina
Local growing conditions for Watauga County: the USDA hardiness zones found here, frost dates, and live weather for communities across the county. Based on 7 ZIP codes in our data.
Hardiness zones in Watauga County
Watauga County spans these USDA plant hardiness zones (by number of ZIP codes):
Local weather & frost dates
Open any community in Watauga County for its live forecast, frost dates, and planting calendar:
Boone 28607
Banner Elk 28604
Blowing Rock 28605
Boone 28618
Cove Creek 28679
Cove Creek 28692
Cove Creek 28698
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County growing conditions are compiled from our ZIP-code database, USDA hardiness-zone data, and NOAA climate normals. Conditions vary within a county by elevation and local microclimate. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.