How many chill hours does 71241 get?

71241 averages 793 chill hours per winter, ranging from 497 to 1022 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71241?

71241 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71241 averages 793 chill hours per winter (497–1,022 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71241 climate
Average chill hours	793 (497–1,022 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 10 – March 13
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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 71241.

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How many chill hours does 71241 get?: 71241 averages 793 chill hours per winter, ranging from 497 to 1022 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71241?: 71241 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