How many chill hours does 70715 get?

70715 averages 515 chill hours per winter, ranging from 271 to 640 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 70715?

70715 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

70715 averages 515 chill hours per winter (271–640 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

70715 climate
Average chill hours	515 (271–640 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 7
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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How many chill hours does 70715 get?: 70715 averages 515 chill hours per winter, ranging from 271 to 640 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 70715?: 70715 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