How many chill hours does 12487 get?

12487 averages 1651 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1401 to 1884 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 12487?

12487 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.

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The short answer

12487 averages 1,651 chill hours per winter (1,401–1,884 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6a.

12487 climate
Average chill hours	1,651 (1,401–1,884 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6a
Last spring frost	typically April 10 – April 26
First fall frost	typically November 1 – November 14

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 12487 get?: 12487 averages 1651 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1401 to 1884 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 12487?: 12487 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.

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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