How many chill hours does 36749 get?

36749 averages 769 chill hours per winter, ranging from 508 to 904 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36749?

36749 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36749 averages 769 chill hours per winter (508–904 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36749 climate
Average chill hours	769 (508–904 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 14 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 15 – 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 36749 get?: 36749 averages 769 chill hours per winter, ranging from 508 to 904 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36749?: 36749 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