How many chill hours does 27889 get?

27889 averages 1060 chill hours per winter, ranging from 852 to 1377 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27889?

27889 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

27889 averages 1,060 chill hours per winter (852–1,377 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

27889 climate
Average chill hours	1,060 (852–1,377 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically March 2 – 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 27889 get?: 27889 averages 1060 chill hours per winter, ranging from 852 to 1377 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27889?: 27889 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