How many chill hours does 27215 get?

27215 averages 1292 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1016 to 1587 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27215?

27215 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27215 averages 1,292 chill hours per winter (1,016–1,587 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27215 climate
Average chill hours	1,292 (1,016–1,587 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 17 – April 8
First fall frost	typically November 9 – November 23

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 27215 get?: 27215 averages 1292 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1016 to 1587 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27215?: 27215 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