How many chill hours does 46301 get?

46301 averages 1696 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1221 to 2018 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 46301?

46301 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.

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The short answer

46301 averages 1,696 chill hours per winter (1,221–2,018 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6a.

46301 climate
Average chill hours	1,696 (1,221–2,018 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6a
Last spring frost	typically March 29 – April 27
First fall frost	typically November 1 – November 27

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 46301 get?: 46301 averages 1696 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1221 to 2018 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 46301?: 46301 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