How many chill hours does 71842 get?

71842 averages 1004 chill hours per winter, ranging from 665 to 1365 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71842?

71842 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

71842 averages 1,004 chill hours per winter (665–1,365 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

71842 climate
Average chill hours	1,004 (665–1,365 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 21 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 1 – December 2

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 71842 get?: 71842 averages 1004 chill hours per winter, ranging from 665 to 1365 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71842?: 71842 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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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