How many chill hours does 40965 get?

40965 averages 1329 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1103 to 1726 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 40965?

40965 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

40965 averages 1,329 chill hours per winter (1,103–1,726 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

40965 climate
Average chill hours	1,329 (1,103–1,726 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 21 – April 22
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 40965 get?: 40965 averages 1329 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1103 to 1726 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 40965?: 40965 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