How many chill hours does 26261 get?

26261 averages 1467 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1281 to 1690 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 26261?

26261 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

26261 averages 1,467 chill hours per winter (1,281–1,690 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

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 26261 get?: 26261 averages 1467 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1281 to 1690 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 26261?: 26261 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