How many chill hours does 47227 get?

47227 averages 1492 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1230 to 1834 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 47227?

47227 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

47227 averages 1,492 chill hours per winter (1,230–1,834 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

47227 climate
Average chill hours	1,492 (1,230–1,834 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically March 29 – April 24
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 47227 get?: 47227 averages 1492 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1230 to 1834 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 47227?: 47227 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