How many chill hours does 71071 get?

71071 averages 836 chill hours per winter, ranging from 512 to 1141 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71071?

71071 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71071 averages 836 chill hours per winter (512–1,141 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71071 climate
Average chill hours	836 (512–1,141 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 24 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 13 – 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 71071 get?: 71071 averages 836 chill hours per winter, ranging from 512 to 1141 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71071?: 71071 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