How many chill hours does 71426 get?

71426 averages 653 chill hours per winter, ranging from 307 to 810 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71426?

71426 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

71426 averages 653 chill hours per winter (307–810 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

71426 climate
Average chill hours	653 (307–810 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 9 – March 13
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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 71426.

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How many chill hours does 71426 get?: 71426 averages 653 chill hours per winter, ranging from 307 to 810 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71426?: 71426 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