How many chill hours does 44023 get?

44023 averages 1522 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1250 to 1835 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 44023?

44023 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.

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The short answer

44023 averages 1,522 chill hours per winter (1,250–1,835 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6a.

44023 climate
Average chill hours	1,522 (1,250–1,835 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6a
Last spring frost	typically April 8 – April 29
First fall frost	typically November 3 – November 21

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 44023 get?: 44023 averages 1522 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1250 to 1835 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 44023?: 44023 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.

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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