How many chill hours does 28006 get?

28006 averages 1239 chill hours per winter, ranging from 983 to 1569 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 28006?

28006 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

28006 averages 1,239 chill hours per winter (983–1,569 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

28006 climate
Average chill hours	1,239 (983–1,569 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 9 – April 3
First fall frost	typically November 9 – December 10

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 28006 get?: 28006 averages 1239 chill hours per winter, ranging from 983 to 1569 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 28006?: 28006 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