How many chill hours does 32531 get?

32531 averages 528 chill hours per winter, ranging from 317 to 611 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 32531?

32531 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

32531 averages 528 chill hours per winter (317–611 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

32531 climate
Average chill hours	528 (317–611 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 20 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 12

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 32531 get?: 32531 averages 528 chill hours per winter, ranging from 317 to 611 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 32531?: 32531 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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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