How many chill hours does 31649 get?

31649 averages 492 chill hours per winter, ranging from 242 to 611 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31649?

31649 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

31649 averages 492 chill hours per winter (242–611 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

31649 climate
Average chill hours	492 (242–611 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 13
First fall frost	typically December 3 – December 31

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 31649.

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How many chill hours does 31649 get?: 31649 averages 492 chill hours per winter, ranging from 242 to 611 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31649?: 31649 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