How many chill hours does 44146 get?

44146 averages 1521 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1244 to 1800 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 44146?

44146 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

44146 averages 1,521 chill hours per winter (1,244–1,800 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

44146 climate
Average chill hours	1,521 (1,244–1,800 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically April 4 – 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 44146 get?: 44146 averages 1521 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1244 to 1800 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 44146?: 44146 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