How many chill hours does 44045 get?

44045 averages 1651 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1237 to 2059 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 44045?

44045 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

44045 averages 1,651 chill hours per winter (1,237–2,059 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

44045 climate
Average chill hours	1,651 (1,237–2,059 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically April 2 – April 28
First fall frost	typically November 10 – November 30

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 44045 get?: 44045 averages 1651 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1237 to 2059 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 44045?: 44045 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