How many chill hours does 27970 get?

27970 averages 1074 chill hours per winter, ranging from 854 to 1430 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 27970?

27970 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

27970 averages 1,074 chill hours per winter (854–1,430 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

27970 climate
Average chill hours	1,074 (854–1,430 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 19 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 24 – December 13

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 27970 get?: 27970 averages 1074 chill hours per winter, ranging from 854 to 1430 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 27970?: 27970 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