How many chill hours does 31022 get?

31022 averages 694 chill hours per winter, ranging from 438 to 810 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31022?

31022 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

31022 averages 694 chill hours per winter (438–810 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

31022 climate
Average chill hours	694 (438–810 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 31 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 24 – December 11

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 31022.

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How many chill hours does 31022 get?: 31022 averages 694 chill hours per winter, ranging from 438 to 810 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31022?: 31022 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