How many chill hours does 35971 get?

35971 averages 1156 chill hours per winter, ranging from 888 to 1388 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 35971?

35971 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

35971 averages 1,156 chill hours per winter (888–1,388 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

35971 climate
Average chill hours	1,156 (888–1,388 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 8 – April 8
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 35971 get?: 35971 averages 1156 chill hours per winter, ranging from 888 to 1388 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 35971?: 35971 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