How many chill hours does 56686 get?

56686 averages 942 chill hours per winter, ranging from 686 to 1231 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 56686?

56686 is in USDA hardiness zone 3b.

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The short answer

56686 averages 942 chill hours per winter (686–1,231 across 10 years) in USDA zone 3b.

56686 climate
Average chill hours	942 (686–1,231 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	3b
Last spring frost	typically April 29 – May 19
First fall frost	typically September 29 – October 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 56686 get?: 56686 averages 942 chill hours per winter, ranging from 686 to 1231 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 56686?: 56686 is in USDA hardiness zone 3b.

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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