How many chill hours does 29596 get?

29596 averages 1012 chill hours per winter, ranging from 798 to 1252 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 29596?

29596 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

29596 averages 1,012 chill hours per winter (798–1,252 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

29596 climate
Average chill hours	1,012 (798–1,252 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 21
First fall frost	typically November 18 – 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 29596 get?: 29596 averages 1012 chill hours per winter, ranging from 798 to 1252 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 29596?: 29596 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