How many chill hours does 71282 get?

71282 averages 710 chill hours per winter, ranging from 413 to 833 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71282?

71282 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71282 averages 710 chill hours per winter (413–833 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71282 climate
Average chill hours	710 (413–833 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 28 – 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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How many chill hours does 71282 get?: 71282 averages 710 chill hours per winter, ranging from 413 to 833 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71282?: 71282 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