How many chill hours does 28468 get?

28468 averages 726 chill hours per winter, ranging from 496 to 909 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 28468?

28468 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

28468 averages 726 chill hours per winter (496–909 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

28468 climate
Average chill hours	726 (496–909 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 4 – March 15
First fall frost	typically November 24 – December 17

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 28468.

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How many chill hours does 28468 get?: 28468 averages 726 chill hours per winter, ranging from 496 to 909 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 28468?: 28468 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