How many chill hours does 39842 get?

39842 averages 613 chill hours per winter, ranging from 389 to 718 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 39842?

39842 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

39842 averages 613 chill hours per winter (389–718 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

39842 climate
Average chill hours	613 (389–718 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 31 – March 16
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 11

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 39842 get?: 39842 averages 613 chill hours per winter, ranging from 389 to 718 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 39842?: 39842 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