How many chill hours does 35553 get?

35553 averages 1012 chill hours per winter, ranging from 756 to 1198 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 35553?

35553 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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The short answer

35553 averages 1,012 chill hours per winter (756–1,198 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7b.

35553 climate
Average chill hours	1,012 (756–1,198 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7b
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – April 2
First fall frost	typically November 11 – 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.

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How many chill hours does 35553 get?: 35553 averages 1012 chill hours per winter, ranging from 756 to 1198 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 35553?: 35553 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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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