How many chill hours does 21226 get?

21226 averages 1635 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1308 to 1870 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 21226?

21226 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

21226 averages 1,635 chill hours per winter (1,308–1,870 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

21226 climate
Average chill hours	1,635 (1,308–1,870 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically March 26 – April 18
First fall frost	typically November 11 – November 24

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 21226 get?: 21226 averages 1635 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1308 to 1870 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 21226?: 21226 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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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