How many chill hours does 70426 get?

70426 averages 584 chill hours per winter, ranging from 346 to 755 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 70426?

70426 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

70426 averages 584 chill hours per winter (346–755 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

70426 climate
Average chill hours	584 (346–755 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 24 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 2

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 70426 get?: 70426 averages 584 chill hours per winter, ranging from 346 to 755 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 70426?: 70426 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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