How many chill hours does 70753 get?

70753 averages 501 chill hours per winter, ranging from 256 to 618 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 70753?

70753 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

70753 averages 501 chill hours per winter (256–618 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

70753 climate
Average chill hours	501 (256–618 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 70753 get?: 70753 averages 501 chill hours per winter, ranging from 256 to 618 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 70753?: 70753 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