How many chill hours does 38738 get?

38738 averages 948 chill hours per winter, ranging from 677 to 1201 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 38738?

38738 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

38738 averages 948 chill hours per winter (677–1,201 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

38738 climate
Average chill hours	948 (677–1,201 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 13 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 13 – 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.

Every variety in our database, checked against 38738’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 38738.

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Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 38738 get?: 38738 averages 948 chill hours per winter, ranging from 677 to 1201 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 38738?: 38738 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