How many chill hours does 02642 get?

02642 averages 2168 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1862 to 2528 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 02642?

02642 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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The short answer

02642 averages 2,168 chill hours per winter (1,862–2,528 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7b.

02642 climate
Average chill hours	2,168 (1,862–2,528 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7b
Last spring frost	typically March 18 – April 5
First fall frost	typically November 20 – December 23

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 02642 get?: 02642 averages 2168 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1862 to 2528 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 02642?: 02642 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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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