How many chill hours does 36852 get?

36852 averages 822 chill hours per winter, ranging from 559 to 933 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36852?

36852 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

36852 averages 822 chill hours per winter (559–933 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

36852 climate
Average chill hours	822 (559–933 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 14 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 16 – December 10

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 36852 get?: 36852 averages 822 chill hours per winter, ranging from 559 to 933 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36852?: 36852 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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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