How many chill hours does 38829 get?

38829 averages 1037 chill hours per winter, ranging from 827 to 1272 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 38829?

38829 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

38829 averages 1,037 chill hours per winter (827–1,272 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

38829 climate
Average chill hours	1,037 (827–1,272 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 27 – April 2
First fall frost	typically November 1 – December 2

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 38829 get?: 38829 averages 1037 chill hours per winter, ranging from 827 to 1272 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 38829?: 38829 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