How many chill hours does 26362 get?

26362 averages 1459 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1192 to 1698 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 26362?

26362 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

26362 averages 1,459 chill hours per winter (1,192–1,698 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

26362 climate
Average chill hours	1,459 (1,192–1,698 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically April 2 – April 28
First fall frost	typically November 1 – 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 26362 get?: 26362 averages 1459 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1192 to 1698 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 26362?: 26362 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