How many chill hours does 17246 get?

17246 averages 1696 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1422 to 1934 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 17246?

17246 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

17246 averages 1,696 chill hours per winter (1,422–1,934 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

17246 climate
Average chill hours	1,696 (1,422–1,934 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically April 5 – April 28
First fall frost	typically November 2 – 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 17246 get?: 17246 averages 1696 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1422 to 1934 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 17246?: 17246 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