How many chill hours does 71449 get?

71449 averages 624 chill hours per winter, ranging from 284 to 762 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71449?

71449 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

71449 averages 624 chill hours per winter (284–762 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

71449 climate
Average chill hours	624 (284–762 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 18 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 13 – 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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How many chill hours does 71449 get?: 71449 averages 624 chill hours per winter, ranging from 284 to 762 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71449?: 71449 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