How many chill hours does 29117 get?

29117 averages 780 chill hours per winter, ranging from 577 to 978 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 29117?

29117 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

Location almanac

The short answer

29117 averages 780 chill hours per winter (577–978 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

29117 climate
Average chill hours	780 (577–978 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically February 3 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 19

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 29117’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 29117.

Show 74 more good fit varieties

Possible in a good year or a favorable microclimate — click through for the caveats.

How many chill hours does 29117 get?: 29117 averages 780 chill hours per winter, ranging from 577 to 978 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 29117?: 29117 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

Growing fruit trees in 29117? Get a care calendar anchored to this exact climate, with email reminders.

[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