How many chill hours does 71301 get?

71301 averages 604 chill hours per winter, ranging from 320 to 739 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71301?

71301 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

71301 averages 604 chill hours per winter (320–739 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

71301 climate
Average chill hours	604 (320–739 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 21 – March 7
First fall frost	typically November 15 – 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 71301 get?: 71301 averages 604 chill hours per winter, ranging from 320 to 739 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71301?: 71301 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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