How many chill hours does 36904 get?

36904 averages 723 chill hours per winter, ranging from 445 to 912 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 36904?

36904 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

36904 averages 723 chill hours per winter (445–912 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

36904 climate
Average chill hours	723 (445–912 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 3 – March 14
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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 36904.

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How many chill hours does 36904 get?: 36904 averages 723 chill hours per winter, ranging from 445 to 912 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 36904?: 36904 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