How many chill hours does 36871 get?

36871 averages 687 chill hours per winter, ranging from 423 to 779 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36871?

36871 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36871 averages 687 chill hours per winter (423–779 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36871 climate
Average chill hours	687 (423–779 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 10 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 28 – 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 36871 get?: 36871 averages 687 chill hours per winter, ranging from 423 to 779 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36871?: 36871 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