How many chill hours does 28638 get?

28638 averages 1405 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1148 to 1779 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 28638?

28638 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

28638 averages 1,405 chill hours per winter (1,148–1,779 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

28638 climate
Average chill hours	1,405 (1,148–1,779 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 20 – April 17
First fall frost	typically November 2 – November 22

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 28638 get?: 28638 averages 1405 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1148 to 1779 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 28638?: 28638 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