How many chill hours does 31602 get?

31602 averages 475 chill hours per winter, ranging from 230 to 595 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31602?

31602 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

31602 averages 475 chill hours per winter (230–595 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

31602 climate
Average chill hours	475 (230–595 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 16 – February 22
First fall frost	typically December 3 – December 24

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 31602.

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How many chill hours does 31602 get?: 31602 averages 475 chill hours per winter, ranging from 230 to 595 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31602?: 31602 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