How many chill hours does 36344 get?

36344 averages 548 chill hours per winter, ranging from 322 to 657 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36344?

36344 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36344 averages 548 chill hours per winter (322–657 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36344 climate
Average chill hours	548 (322–657 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 16 – December 23

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 36344 get?: 36344 averages 548 chill hours per winter, ranging from 322 to 657 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36344?: 36344 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