How many chill hours does 30553 get?

30553 averages 1134 chill hours per winter, ranging from 838 to 1347 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 30553?

30553 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

30553 averages 1,134 chill hours per winter (838–1,347 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

30553 climate
Average chill hours	1,134 (838–1,347 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 7 – March 22
First fall frost	typically November 16 – 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 30553 get?: 30553 averages 1134 chill hours per winter, ranging from 838 to 1347 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 30553?: 30553 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