How many chill hours does 35961 get?

35961 averages 1118 chill hours per winter, ranging from 852 to 1320 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 35961?

35961 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

35961 averages 1,118 chill hours per winter (852–1,320 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

35961 climate
Average chill hours	1,118 (852–1,320 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 7 – April 2
First fall frost	typically November 1 – 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 35961 get?: 35961 averages 1118 chill hours per winter, ranging from 852 to 1320 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 35961?: 35961 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