How many chill hours does 22742 get?

22742 averages 1526 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1249 to 1828 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 22742?

22742 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

22742 averages 1,526 chill hours per winter (1,249–1,828 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

22742 climate
Average chill hours	1,526 (1,249–1,828 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 21 – April 8
First fall frost	typically November 9 – November 23

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 22742 get?: 22742 averages 1526 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1249 to 1828 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 22742?: 22742 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