How many chill hours does 31326 get?

31326 averages 574 chill hours per winter, ranging from 367 to 688 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31326?

31326 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

31326 averages 574 chill hours per winter (367–688 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

31326 climate
Average chill hours	574 (367–688 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 22 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 28 – 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 31326 get?: 31326 averages 574 chill hours per winter, ranging from 367 to 688 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31326?: 31326 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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