How many chill hours does 05262 get?

05262 averages 1053 chill hours per winter, ranging from 737 to 1531 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 05262?

05262 is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.

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The short answer

05262 averages 1,053 chill hours per winter (737–1,531 across 10 years) in USDA zone 5a.

05262 climate
Average chill hours	1,053 (737–1,531 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	5a
Last spring frost	typically May 9 – May 29
First fall frost	typically September 24 – October 17

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 05262 get?: 05262 averages 1053 chill hours per winter, ranging from 737 to 1531 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 05262?: 05262 is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.

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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