How many chill hours does 27298 get?

27298 averages 1282 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1018 to 1541 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27298?

27298 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27298 averages 1,282 chill hours per winter (1,018–1,541 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27298 climate
Average chill hours	1,282 (1,018–1,541 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 13 – 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 27298 get?: 27298 averages 1282 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1018 to 1541 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27298?: 27298 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