How many chill hours does 02879 get?

02879 averages 1819 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1538 to 2120 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 02879?

02879 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

02879 averages 1,819 chill hours per winter (1,538–2,120 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

02879 climate
Average chill hours	1,819 (1,538–2,120 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 31 – April 11
First fall frost	typically November 2 – 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 02879 get?: 02879 averages 1819 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1538 to 2120 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 02879?: 02879 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