How many chill hours does 30824 get?

30824 averages 882 chill hours per winter, ranging from 610 to 1027 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 30824?

30824 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

30824 averages 882 chill hours per winter (610–1,027 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

30824 climate
Average chill hours	882 (610–1,027 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 21 – March 17
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 30824 get?: 30824 averages 882 chill hours per winter, ranging from 610 to 1027 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 30824?: 30824 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