How many chill hours does 42027 get?

42027 averages 1344 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1095 to 1687 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 42027?

42027 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

42027 averages 1,344 chill hours per winter (1,095–1,687 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

42027 climate
Average chill hours	1,344 (1,095–1,687 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 13 – April 9
First fall frost	typically November 1 – December 2

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 42027 get?: 42027 averages 1344 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1095 to 1687 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 42027?: 42027 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