How many chill hours does 27872 get?

27872 averages 1168 chill hours per winter, ranging from 924 to 1476 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27872?

27872 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27872 averages 1,168 chill hours per winter (924–1,476 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27872 climate
Average chill hours	1,168 (924–1,476 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 6 – 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 27872 get?: 27872 averages 1168 chill hours per winter, ranging from 924 to 1476 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27872?: 27872 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