How many chill hours does 31501 get?

31501 averages 520 chill hours per winter, ranging from 247 to 648 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31501?

31501 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

31501 averages 520 chill hours per winter (247–648 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

31501 climate
Average chill hours	520 (247–648 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 24 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 29 – 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 31501 get?: 31501 averages 520 chill hours per winter, ranging from 247 to 648 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31501?: 31501 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