How many chill hours does 36855 get?

36855 averages 877 chill hours per winter, ranging from 600 to 991 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36855?

36855 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

36855 averages 877 chill hours per winter (600–991 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

36855 climate
Average chill hours	877 (600–991 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 20 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 16 – December 19

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 36855 get?: 36855 averages 877 chill hours per winter, ranging from 600 to 991 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36855?: 36855 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