How many chill hours does 36585 get?

36585 averages 623 chill hours per winter, ranging from 374 to 769 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36585?

36585 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36585 averages 623 chill hours per winter (374–769 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36585 climate
Average chill hours	623 (374–769 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 2

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 36585 get?: 36585 averages 623 chill hours per winter, ranging from 374 to 769 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36585?: 36585 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