How many chill hours does 36017 get?

36017 averages 643 chill hours per winter, ranging from 383 to 729 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36017?

36017 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36017 averages 643 chill hours per winter (383–729 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36017 climate
Average chill hours	643 (383–729 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 22 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 16 – 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 36017 get?: 36017 averages 643 chill hours per winter, ranging from 383 to 729 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36017?: 36017 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