How many chill hours does 36856 get?

36856 averages 705 chill hours per winter, ranging from 448 to 793 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36856?

36856 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36856 averages 705 chill hours per winter (448–793 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36856 climate
Average chill hours	705 (448–793 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 14 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 11

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 36856 get?: 36856 averages 705 chill hours per winter, ranging from 448 to 793 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36856?: 36856 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