How many chill hours does 29229 get?

29229 averages 964 chill hours per winter, ranging from 752 to 1159 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 29229?

29229 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

29229 averages 964 chill hours per winter (752–1,159 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

29229 climate
Average chill hours	964 (752–1,159 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 21
First fall frost	typically November 18 – December 11

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 29229’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 29229.

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Marginal varieties for this location
Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 29229 get?: 29229 averages 964 chill hours per winter, ranging from 752 to 1159 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 29229?: 29229 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