How many chill hours does 31632 get?

31632 averages 495 chill hours per winter, ranging from 243 to 604 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31632?

31632 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

31632 averages 495 chill hours per winter (243–604 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

31632 climate
Average chill hours	495 (243–604 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 31632.

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How many chill hours does 31632 get?: 31632 averages 495 chill hours per winter, ranging from 243 to 604 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31632?: 31632 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