How many chill hours does 35045 get?

35045 averages 811 chill hours per winter, ranging from 547 to 953 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 35045?

35045 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

35045 averages 811 chill hours per winter (547–953 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

35045 climate
Average chill hours	811 (547–953 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 20 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 10

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 35045 get?: 35045 averages 811 chill hours per winter, ranging from 547 to 953 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 35045?: 35045 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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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