How many chill hours does 27879 get?

27879 averages 1065 chill hours per winter, ranging from 873 to 1378 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27879?

27879 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27879 averages 1,065 chill hours per winter (873–1,378 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27879 climate
Average chill hours	1,065 (873–1,378 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 18 – 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 27879 get?: 27879 averages 1065 chill hours per winter, ranging from 873 to 1378 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27879?: 27879 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