How many chill hours does 17247 get?

17247 averages 1654 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1355 to 1891 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 17247?

17247 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

17247 averages 1,654 chill hours per winter (1,355–1,891 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

17247 climate
Average chill hours	1,654 (1,355–1,891 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 30 – April 29
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 17247 get?: 17247 averages 1654 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1355 to 1891 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 17247?: 17247 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