How many chill hours does 70591 get?

70591 averages 451 chill hours per winter, ranging from 218 to 546 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 70591?

70591 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

70591 averages 451 chill hours per winter (218–546 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

70591 climate
Average chill hours	451 (218–546 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 18 – March 5
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 23

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 70591.

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How many chill hours does 70591 get?: 70591 averages 451 chill hours per winter, ranging from 218 to 546 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 70591?: 70591 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