How many chill hours does 29842 get?

29842 averages 819 chill hours per winter, ranging from 616 to 965 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 29842?

29842 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

29842 averages 819 chill hours per winter (616–965 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

29842 climate
Average chill hours	819 (616–965 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 17
First fall frost	typically November 24 – 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.

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How many chill hours does 29842 get?: 29842 averages 819 chill hours per winter, ranging from 616 to 965 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 29842?: 29842 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