How many chill hours does 38868 get?

38868 averages 963 chill hours per winter, ranging from 737 to 1183 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 38868?

38868 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

38868 averages 963 chill hours per winter (737–1,183 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

38868 climate
Average chill hours	963 (737–1,183 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 26 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 2 – 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.

Every variety in our database, checked against 38868’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 38868.

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Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 38868 get?: 38868 averages 963 chill hours per winter, ranging from 737 to 1183 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 38868?: 38868 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