How many chill hours does 27857 get?

27857 averages 1127 chill hours per winter, ranging from 906 to 1433 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27857?

27857 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27857 averages 1,127 chill hours per winter (906–1,433 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27857 climate
Average chill hours	1,127 (906–1,433 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 13 – November 29

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 27857 get?: 27857 averages 1127 chill hours per winter, ranging from 906 to 1433 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27857?: 27857 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