How many chill hours does 71434 get?

71434 averages 625 chill hours per winter, ranging from 304 to 750 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71434?

71434 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

71434 averages 625 chill hours per winter (304–750 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

71434 climate
Average chill hours	625 (304–750 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 19 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 20

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 71434.

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How many chill hours does 71434 get?: 71434 averages 625 chill hours per winter, ranging from 304 to 750 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71434?: 71434 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