How many chill hours does 27921 get?

27921 averages 1142 chill hours per winter, ranging from 864 to 1488 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27921?

27921 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

27921 averages 1,142 chill hours per winter (864–1,488 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

27921 climate
Average chill hours	1,142 (864–1,488 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 22 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 18 – December 11

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 27921 get?: 27921 averages 1142 chill hours per winter, ranging from 864 to 1488 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27921?: 27921 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