How many chill hours does 36562 get?

36562 averages 573 chill hours per winter, ranging from 354 to 711 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36562?

36562 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36562 averages 573 chill hours per winter (354–711 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36562 climate
Average chill hours	573 (354–711 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 13 – 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 36562 get?: 36562 averages 573 chill hours per winter, ranging from 354 to 711 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36562?: 36562 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