How many chill hours does 28530 get?

28530 averages 1024 chill hours per winter, ranging from 852 to 1336 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 28530?

28530 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

28530 averages 1,024 chill hours per winter (852–1,336 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

28530 climate
Average chill hours	1,024 (852–1,336 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 29
First fall frost	typically November 18 – December 4

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 28530 get?: 28530 averages 1024 chill hours per winter, ranging from 852 to 1336 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 28530?: 28530 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