How many chill hours does 27885 get?

27885 averages 850 chill hours per winter, ranging from 636 to 1117 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27885?

27885 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

27885 averages 850 chill hours per winter (636–1,117 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

27885 climate
Average chill hours	850 (636–1,117 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 3 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 29 – December 23

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 27885 get?: 27885 averages 850 chill hours per winter, ranging from 636 to 1117 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27885?: 27885 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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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