How many chill hours does 29696 get?

29696 averages 1204 chill hours per winter, ranging from 960 to 1453 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 29696?

29696 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

29696 averages 1,204 chill hours per winter (960–1,453 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

29696 climate
Average chill hours	1,204 (960–1,453 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 7 – March 23
First fall frost	typically November 13 – 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 29696 get?: 29696 averages 1204 chill hours per winter, ranging from 960 to 1453 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 29696?: 29696 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