How many chill hours does 27203 get?

27203 averages 1264 chill hours per winter, ranging from 998 to 1530 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27203?

27203 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27203 averages 1,264 chill hours per winter (998–1,530 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27203 climate
Average chill hours	1,264 (998–1,530 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 13 – April 3
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 27203 get?: 27203 averages 1264 chill hours per winter, ranging from 998 to 1530 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27203?: 27203 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