How many chill hours does 27214 get?

27214 averages 1359 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1101 to 1666 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27214?

27214 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27214 averages 1,359 chill hours per winter (1,101–1,666 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27214 climate
Average chill hours	1,359 (1,101–1,666 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 21 – April 8
First fall frost	typically November 9 – December 3

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 27214 get?: 27214 averages 1359 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1101 to 1666 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27214?: 27214 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