How many chill hours does 40217 get?

40217 averages 1452 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1183 to 1760 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 40217?

40217 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

40217 averages 1,452 chill hours per winter (1,183–1,760 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

40217 climate
Average chill hours	1,452 (1,183–1,760 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 23 – April 17
First fall frost	typically November 1 – November 22

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 40217 get?: 40217 averages 1452 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1183 to 1760 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 40217?: 40217 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