How many chill hours does 36693 get?

36693 averages 492 chill hours per winter, ranging from 252 to 629 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36693?

36693 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

36693 averages 492 chill hours per winter (252–629 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

36693 climate
Average chill hours	492 (252–629 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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 36693.

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How many chill hours does 36693 get?: 36693 averages 492 chill hours per winter, ranging from 252 to 629 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36693?: 36693 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