How many chill hours does 28342 get?

28342 averages 1062 chill hours per winter, ranging from 877 to 1329 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 28342?

28342 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

28342 averages 1,062 chill hours per winter (877–1,329 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

28342 climate
Average chill hours	1,062 (877–1,329 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 18 – 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 28342 get?: 28342 averages 1062 chill hours per winter, ranging from 877 to 1329 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 28342?: 28342 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