How many chill hours does 70813 get?

70813 averages 502 chill hours per winter, ranging from 278 to 627 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 70813?

70813 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

70813 averages 502 chill hours per winter (278–627 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

70813 climate
Average chill hours	502 (278–627 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 27

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 70813.

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How many chill hours does 70813 get?: 70813 averages 502 chill hours per winter, ranging from 278 to 627 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 70813?: 70813 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