How many chill hours does 28666 get?

28666 averages 1349 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1120 to 1674 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 28666?

28666 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

28666 averages 1,349 chill hours per winter (1,120–1,674 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

28666 climate
Average chill hours	1,349 (1,120–1,674 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 13 – April 11
First fall frost	typically November 9 – December 1

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 28666 get?: 28666 averages 1349 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1120 to 1674 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 28666?: 28666 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