How many chill hours does 44053 get?

44053 averages 1658 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1249 to 2012 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 44053?

44053 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

44053 averages 1,658 chill hours per winter (1,249–2,012 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

44053 climate
Average chill hours	1,658 (1,249–2,012 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically March 30 – April 20
First fall frost	typically November 10 – November 25

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 44053 get?: 44053 averages 1658 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1249 to 2012 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 44053?: 44053 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