How many chill hours does 35401 get?

35401 averages 843 chill hours per winter, ranging from 567 to 1036 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 35401?

35401 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

35401 averages 843 chill hours per winter (567–1,036 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

35401 climate
Average chill hours	843 (567–1,036 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 20 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 14 – 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 35401 get?: 35401 averages 843 chill hours per winter, ranging from 567 to 1036 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 35401?: 35401 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