How many chill hours does 44203 get?

44203 averages 1507 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1246 to 1799 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 44203?

44203 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

44203 averages 1,507 chill hours per winter (1,246–1,799 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

44203 climate
Average chill hours	1,507 (1,246–1,799 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically April 8 – April 29
First fall frost	typically November 1 – 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 44203 get?: 44203 averages 1507 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1246 to 1799 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 44203?: 44203 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