How many chill hours does 27244 get?

27244 averages 1338 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1073 to 1628 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27244?

27244 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27244 averages 1,338 chill hours per winter (1,073–1,628 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27244 climate
Average chill hours	1,338 (1,073–1,628 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 21 – April 8
First fall frost	typically November 9 – 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 27244 get?: 27244 averages 1338 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1073 to 1628 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27244?: 27244 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