How many chill hours does 71456 get?

71456 averages 659 chill hours per winter, ranging from 347 to 794 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71456?

71456 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

71456 averages 659 chill hours per winter (347–794 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

71456 climate
Average chill hours	659 (347–794 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 25 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 15 – December 11

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 71456 get?: 71456 averages 659 chill hours per winter, ranging from 347 to 794 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71456?: 71456 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