How many chill hours does 36088 get?

36088 averages 752 chill hours per winter, ranging from 490 to 855 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36088?

36088 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36088 averages 752 chill hours per winter (490–855 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36088 climate
Average chill hours	752 (490–855 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 20 – 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 36088 get?: 36088 averages 752 chill hours per winter, ranging from 490 to 855 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36088?: 36088 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