How many chill hours does 31046 get?

31046 averages 844 chill hours per winter, ranging from 595 to 986 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31046?

31046 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

31046 averages 844 chill hours per winter (595–986 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

31046 climate
Average chill hours	844 (595–986 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 14 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 28 – 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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How many chill hours does 31046 get?: 31046 averages 844 chill hours per winter, ranging from 595 to 986 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31046?: 31046 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