How many chill hours does 23872 get?

23872 averages 1344 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1072 to 1612 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 23872?

23872 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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The short answer

23872 averages 1,344 chill hours per winter (1,072–1,612 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7b.

23872 climate
Average chill hours	1,344 (1,072–1,612 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7b
Last spring frost	typically March 21 – April 3
First fall frost	typically November 11 – November 28

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 23872 get?: 23872 averages 1344 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1072 to 1612 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 23872?: 23872 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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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