How many chill hours does 31519 get?

31519 averages 598 chill hours per winter, ranging from 337 to 698 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31519?

31519 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

31519 averages 598 chill hours per winter (337–698 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

31519 climate
Average chill hours	598 (337–698 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 31 – 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 31519 get?: 31519 averages 598 chill hours per winter, ranging from 337 to 698 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31519?: 31519 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