How many chill hours does 27916 get?

27916 averages 1089 chill hours per winter, ranging from 825 to 1455 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27916?

27916 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

27916 averages 1,089 chill hours per winter (825–1,455 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

27916 climate
Average chill hours	1,089 (825–1,455 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 5 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 29 – December 19

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 27916 get?: 27916 averages 1089 chill hours per winter, ranging from 825 to 1455 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27916?: 27916 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