How many chill hours does 30642 get?

30642 averages 935 chill hours per winter, ranging from 661 to 1088 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 30642?

30642 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

30642 averages 935 chill hours per winter (661–1,088 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

30642 climate
Average chill hours	935 (661–1,088 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 25 – March 17
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.

Every variety in our database, checked against 30642’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 30642.

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Marginal varieties for this location
Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 30642 get?: 30642 averages 935 chill hours per winter, ranging from 661 to 1088 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 30642?: 30642 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