How many chill hours does 71055 get?

71055 averages 798 chill hours per winter, ranging from 480 to 1064 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71055?

71055 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71055 averages 798 chill hours per winter (480–1,064 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71055 climate
Average chill hours	798 (480–1,064 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 27 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 9

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 71055 get?: 71055 averages 798 chill hours per winter, ranging from 480 to 1064 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71055?: 71055 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