How many chill hours does 71666 get?

71666 averages 902 chill hours per winter, ranging from 594 to 1183 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71666?

71666 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

71666 averages 902 chill hours per winter (594–1,183 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

71666 climate
Average chill hours	902 (594–1,183 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 10 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 10

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 71666’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 71666.

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Variety	Fruit
Rome Beauty	Apple
Reliance	Peach

How many chill hours does 71666 get?: 71666 averages 902 chill hours per winter, ranging from 594 to 1183 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71666?: 71666 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