How many chill hours does 44618 get?

44618 averages 1490 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1252 to 1757 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 44618?

44618 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.

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The short answer

44618 averages 1,490 chill hours per winter (1,252–1,757 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6a.

44618 climate
Average chill hours	1,490 (1,252–1,757 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6a
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 44618 get?: 44618 averages 1490 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1252 to 1757 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 44618?: 44618 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.

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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