How many chill hours does 71357 get?

71357 averages 679 chill hours per winter, ranging from 390 to 786 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71357?

71357 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71357 averages 679 chill hours per winter (390–786 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71357 climate
Average chill hours	679 (390–786 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 28 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 18

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 71357 get?: 71357 averages 679 chill hours per winter, ranging from 390 to 786 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71357?: 71357 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