How many chill hours does 38012 get?

38012 averages 1147 chill hours per winter, ranging from 924 to 1414 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 38012?

38012 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

38012 averages 1,147 chill hours per winter (924–1,414 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

38012 climate
Average chill hours	1,147 (924–1,414 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 16 – April 8
First fall frost	typically November 1 – November 30

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 38012 get?: 38012 averages 1147 chill hours per winter, ranging from 924 to 1414 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 38012?: 38012 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