How many chill hours does 43217 get?

43217 averages 1514 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1263 to 1777 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 43217?

43217 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

43217 averages 1,514 chill hours per winter (1,263–1,777 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

43217 climate
Average chill hours	1,514 (1,263–1,777 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically April 8 – April 25
First fall frost	typically November 1 – November 14

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 43217 get?: 43217 averages 1514 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1263 to 1777 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 43217?: 43217 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