How many chill hours does 36763 get?

36763 averages 730 chill hours per winter, ranging from 451 to 922 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36763?

36763 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36763 averages 730 chill hours per winter (451–922 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36763 climate
Average chill hours	730 (451–922 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 3 – March 13
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 36763 get?: 36763 averages 730 chill hours per winter, ranging from 451 to 922 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36763?: 36763 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