How many chill hours does 27864 get?

27864 averages 1131 chill hours per winter, ranging from 892 to 1430 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27864?

27864 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27864 averages 1,131 chill hours per winter (892–1,430 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27864 climate
Average chill hours	1,131 (892–1,430 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 11 – 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 27864 get?: 27864 averages 1131 chill hours per winter, ranging from 892 to 1430 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27864?: 27864 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