How many chill hours does 34498 get?

34498 averages 156 chill hours per winter, ranging from 61 to 309 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 34498?

34498 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

34498 averages 156 chill hours per winter (61–309 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

34498 climate
Average chill hours	156 (61–309 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 34498’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 34498.

Possible in a good year or a favorable microclimate — click through for the caveats.

How many chill hours does 34498 get?: 34498 averages 156 chill hours per winter, ranging from 61 to 309 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 34498?: 34498 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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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