How many chill hours does 36609 get?

36609 averages 538 chill hours per winter, ranging from 301 to 663 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36609?

36609 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

36609 averages 538 chill hours per winter (301–663 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

36609 climate
Average chill hours	538 (301–663 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
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 36609 get?: 36609 averages 538 chill hours per winter, ranging from 301 to 663 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36609?: 36609 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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