How many chill hours does 42280 get?

42280 averages 1331 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1068 to 1668 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 42280?

42280 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

42280 averages 1,331 chill hours per winter (1,068–1,668 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

42280 climate
Average chill hours	1,331 (1,068–1,668 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 16 – 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 42280 get?: 42280 averages 1331 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1068 to 1668 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 42280?: 42280 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