How many chill hours does 27842 get?

27842 averages 1342 chill hours per winter, ranging from 974 to 1681 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27842?

27842 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27842 averages 1,342 chill hours per winter (974–1,681 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27842 climate
Average chill hours	1,342 (974–1,681 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 4 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 9

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 27842 get?: 27842 averages 1342 chill hours per winter, ranging from 974 to 1681 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27842?: 27842 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