How many chill hours does 44040 get?

44040 averages 1532 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1235 to 1813 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 44040?

44040 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

44040 averages 1,532 chill hours per winter (1,235–1,813 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

44040 climate
Average chill hours	1,532 (1,235–1,813 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically April 2 – April 29
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 44040 get?: 44040 averages 1532 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1235 to 1813 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 44040?: 44040 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