How many chill hours does 06488 get?

06488 averages 1650 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1390 to 1902 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 06488?

06488 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

06488 averages 1,650 chill hours per winter (1,390–1,902 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

06488 climate
Average chill hours	1,650 (1,390–1,902 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically April 9 – April 29
First fall frost	typically November 1 – November 15

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 06488 get?: 06488 averages 1650 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1390 to 1902 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 06488?: 06488 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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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