How many chill hours does 21221 get?

21221 averages 1685 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1355 to 1943 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 21221?

21221 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

21221 averages 1,685 chill hours per winter (1,355–1,943 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

21221 climate
Average chill hours	1,685 (1,355–1,943 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 23 – April 11
First fall frost	typically November 11 – December 1

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

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How many chill hours does 21221 get?: 21221 averages 1685 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1355 to 1943 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 21221?: 21221 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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[1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
[2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026