ChillCast
iOS Universel / Météo
ChillCast tracks chill hour accumulation for fruit trees using real weather data from Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis). Set your orchard location and instantly see how much winter chill your trees have received this season.
CHILL MODELS
Compare three industry-standard models side by side:
- 45°F Hours: Traditional model counting hours between 0-7.2°C
- Utah: Weighted model where warm temperatures cancel chill accumulation
- Dynamic (Chill Portions): Fishman-Erez model, most accurate for mild climates
VARIETY MATCHING
See at a glance which of your fruit varieties have met their chill requirements and which are falling short. 20 varieties included: apple, peach, cherry, pear, plum, apricot, fig, pomegranate, blueberry, and grape.
GLOBAL COVERAGE
Works anywhere in the world. Automatic hemisphere detection adjusts the chill season (Sep-Mar for Northern, Mar-Sep for Southern hemisphere).
PRO FEATURES (one-time purchase)
- Unlock all 3 chill models
- Full variety list (20 varieties)
- Track multiple orchards
- Season history chart
- CSV data export
- Bloom & frost-risk notifications
Weather data powered by Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. No account required. No ads.