How many chill hours does 27947 get?

27947 averages 1091 chill hours per winter, ranging from 830 to 1463 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27947?

27947 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

27947 averages 1,091 chill hours per winter (830–1,463 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

27947 climate
Average chill hours	1,091 (830–1,463 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically February 15 – 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 27947 get?: 27947 averages 1091 chill hours per winter, ranging from 830 to 1463 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27947?: 27947 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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