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123456789101112131415{ "status": "ok", "error": null, "data": { "zipCode": "97201", "zone": "8b", "tempRange": "15 to 20", "zoneTitle": "8b: 15 to 20", "details": { "tempRange": "15°F to 20°F (-9°C to -7°C)", "description": "Mild and relatively warm, found in parts of southern U.S. like the Gulf Coast and parts of Texas.", "plantSurvival": "A wide range of plants, including many Mediterranean and subtropical varieties." } } }
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What does the USDA Hardiness Zone API do?
Hardiness Zone is a simple tool for getting the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone for a given zip code The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.
How fast is the USDA Hardiness Zone API?
The USDA Hardiness Zone API has an average response time of 411ms, with a median (p50) of 389ms and 99th percentile of 559ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.
How much does the USDA Hardiness Zone API cost?
Each call to the USDA Hardiness Zone API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.
How do I authenticate USDA Hardiness Zone API requests?
Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.
What HTTP methods does USDA Hardiness Zone support?
The USDA Hardiness Zone API supports GET requests. Simply pass your parameters as query strings in the URL. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.
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