How many chill hours does 36280 get?

36280 averages 968 chill hours per winter, ranging from 706 to 1121 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36280?

36280 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

36280 averages 968 chill hours per winter (706–1,121 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

36280 climate
Average chill hours	968 (706–1,121 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 20 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 14 – December 9

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 36280’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 36280.

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Marginal varieties for this location
Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 36280 get?: 36280 averages 968 chill hours per winter, ranging from 706 to 1121 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36280?: 36280 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