How many chill hours does 27827 get?

27827 averages 1085 chill hours per winter, ranging from 886 to 1397 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27827?

27827 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27827 averages 1,085 chill hours per winter (886–1,397 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27827 climate
Average chill hours	1,085 (886–1,397 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 4

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 27827 get?: 27827 averages 1085 chill hours per winter, ranging from 886 to 1397 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27827?: 27827 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