How many chill hours does 31733 get?

31733 averages 581 chill hours per winter, ranging from 338 to 701 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 31733?

31733 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

31733 averages 581 chill hours per winter (338–701 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

31733 climate
Average chill hours	581 (338–701 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 31 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 19

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 31733 get?: 31733 averages 581 chill hours per winter, ranging from 338 to 701 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 31733?: 31733 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