How many chill hours does 71342 get?

71342 averages 647 chill hours per winter, ranging from 338 to 768 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71342?

71342 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71342 averages 647 chill hours per winter (338–768 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71342 climate
Average chill hours	647 (338–768 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
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 71342 get?: 71342 averages 647 chill hours per winter, ranging from 338 to 768 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71342?: 71342 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