How many chill hours does 49043 get?

49043 averages 1780 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1349 to 2144 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 49043?

49043 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

49043 averages 1,780 chill hours per winter (1,349–2,144 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

49043 climate
Average chill hours	1,780 (1,349–2,144 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically March 30 – April 27
First fall frost	typically November 10 – November 30

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 49043 get?: 49043 averages 1780 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1349 to 2144 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 49043?: 49043 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