How many chill hours does 31055 get?

31055 averages 586 chill hours per winter, ranging from 331 to 702 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31055?

31055 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

31055 averages 586 chill hours per winter (331–702 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

31055 climate
Average chill hours	586 (331–702 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 28 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 19

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 31055 get?: 31055 averages 586 chill hours per winter, ranging from 331 to 702 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31055?: 31055 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