How many chill hours does 35550 get?

35550 averages 930 chill hours per winter, ranging from 653 to 1139 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 35550?

35550 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

35550 averages 930 chill hours per winter (653–1,139 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

35550 climate
Average chill hours	930 (653–1,139 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 28 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 9 – December 2

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 35550’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 35550.

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Marginal varieties for this location
Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 35550 get?: 35550 averages 930 chill hours per winter, ranging from 653 to 1139 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 35550?: 35550 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