How many chill hours does 38579 get?

38579 averages 1176 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1003 to 1475 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 38579?

38579 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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The short answer

38579 averages 1,176 chill hours per winter (1,003–1,475 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7b.

38579 climate
Average chill hours	1,176 (1,003–1,475 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7b
Last spring frost	typically March 13 – April 8
First fall frost	typically November 1 – December 1

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 38579 get?: 38579 averages 1176 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1003 to 1475 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 38579?: 38579 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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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