How many chill hours does 31216 get?

31216 averages 795 chill hours per winter, ranging from 559 to 920 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31216?

31216 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

31216 averages 795 chill hours per winter (559–920 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

31216 climate
Average chill hours	795 (559–920 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 18 – 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 31216 get?: 31216 averages 795 chill hours per winter, ranging from 559 to 920 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31216?: 31216 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