How many chill hours does 36033 get?

36033 averages 655 chill hours per winter, ranging from 400 to 768 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36033?

36033 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36033 averages 655 chill hours per winter (400–768 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36033 climate
Average chill hours	655 (400–768 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 10 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 18 – December 11

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 36033 get?: 36033 averages 655 chill hours per winter, ranging from 400 to 768 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36033?: 36033 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