How many chill hours does 18962 get?

18962 averages 1687 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1373 to 1997 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 18962?

18962 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

18962 averages 1,687 chill hours per winter (1,373–1,997 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

18962 climate
Average chill hours	1,687 (1,373–1,997 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 30 – April 22
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 18962 get?: 18962 averages 1687 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1373 to 1997 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 18962?: 18962 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