How many chill hours does 59540 get?

59540 averages 1528 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1020 to 1754 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 59540?

59540 is in USDA hardiness zone 3b.

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The short answer

59540 averages 1,528 chill hours per winter (1,020–1,754 across 10 years) in USDA zone 3b.

59540 climate
Average chill hours	1,528 (1,020–1,754 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	3b
Last spring frost	typically April 23 – May 19
First fall frost	typically September 30 – October 24

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 59540 get?: 59540 averages 1528 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1020 to 1754 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 59540?: 59540 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