How many chill hours does 36444 get?

36444 averages 652 chill hours per winter, ranging from 401 to 797 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36444?

36444 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36444 averages 652 chill hours per winter (401–797 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36444 climate
Average chill hours	652 (401–797 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 18 – 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.

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How many chill hours does 36444 get?: 36444 averages 652 chill hours per winter, ranging from 401 to 797 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36444?: 36444 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