How many chill hours does 71243 get?

71243 averages 694 chill hours per winter, ranging from 404 to 826 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71243?

71243 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71243 averages 694 chill hours per winter (404–826 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71243 climate
Average chill hours	694 (404–826 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 8 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 11

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 71243.

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How many chill hours does 71243 get?: 71243 averages 694 chill hours per winter, ranging from 404 to 826 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71243?: 71243 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