How many chill hours does 29493 get?

29493 averages 698 chill hours per winter, ranging from 477 to 879 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 29493?

29493 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

29493 averages 698 chill hours per winter (477–879 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

29493 climate
Average chill hours	698 (477–879 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 24 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 10

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 29493 get?: 29493 averages 698 chill hours per winter, ranging from 477 to 879 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 29493?: 29493 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