How many chill hours does 70656 get?

70656 averages 574 chill hours per winter, ranging from 290 to 697 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 70656?

70656 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

70656 averages 574 chill hours per winter (290–697 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

70656 climate
Average chill hours	574 (290–697 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 20

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 70656 get?: 70656 averages 574 chill hours per winter, ranging from 290 to 697 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 70656?: 70656 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