How many chill hours does 71009 get?

71009 averages 767 chill hours per winter, ranging from 429 to 1037 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71009?

71009 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71009 averages 767 chill hours per winter (429–1,037 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71009 climate
Average chill hours	767 (429–1,037 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 23 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 10

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 71009 get?: 71009 averages 767 chill hours per winter, ranging from 429 to 1037 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71009?: 71009 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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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