How many chill hours does 70740 get?

70740 averages 452 chill hours per winter, ranging from 205 to 561 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 70740?

70740 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

70740 averages 452 chill hours per winter (205–561 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

70740 climate
Average chill hours	452 (205–561 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 6
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 70740 get?: 70740 averages 452 chill hours per winter, ranging from 205 to 561 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 70740?: 70740 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