How many chill hours does 23426 get?

23426 averages 1420 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1056 to 1732 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 23426?

23426 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

23426 averages 1,420 chill hours per winter (1,056–1,732 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

23426 climate
Average chill hours	1,420 (1,056–1,732 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 7 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 11 – December 11

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 23426 get?: 23426 averages 1420 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1056 to 1732 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 23426?: 23426 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