How many chill hours does 28080 get?

28080 averages 1272 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1030 to 1601 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 28080?

28080 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

28080 averages 1,272 chill hours per winter (1,030–1,601 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

28080 climate
Average chill hours	1,272 (1,030–1,601 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 28080 get?: 28080 averages 1272 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1030 to 1601 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 28080?: 28080 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