How many chill hours does 38731 get?

38731 averages 797 chill hours per winter, ranging from 495 to 1017 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 38731?

38731 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

38731 averages 797 chill hours per winter (495–1,017 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

38731 climate
Average chill hours	797 (495–1,017 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 10 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 10

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 38731 get?: 38731 averages 797 chill hours per winter, ranging from 495 to 1017 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 38731?: 38731 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