How many chill hours does 02872 get?

02872 averages 1841 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1480 to 2334 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 02872?

02872 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

02872 averages 1,841 chill hours per winter (1,480–2,334 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

02872 climate
Average chill hours	1,841 (1,480–2,334 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 30 – April 11
First fall frost	typically November 1 – November 24

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 02872 get?: 02872 averages 1841 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1480 to 2334 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 02872?: 02872 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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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