How many chill hours does 25253 get?

25253 averages 1478 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1201 to 1767 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 25253?

25253 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

25253 averages 1,478 chill hours per winter (1,201–1,767 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

25253 climate
Average chill hours	1,478 (1,201–1,767 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically March 29 – April 17
First fall frost	typically November 3 – 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 25253 get?: 25253 averages 1478 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1201 to 1767 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 25253?: 25253 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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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