How many chill hours does 71940 get?

71940 averages 1001 chill hours per winter, ranging from 729 to 1346 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 71940?

71940 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

71940 averages 1,001 chill hours per winter (729–1,346 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

71940 climate
Average chill hours	1,001 (729–1,346 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 13 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 1 – 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.

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How many chill hours does 71940 get?: 71940 averages 1001 chill hours per winter, ranging from 729 to 1346 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 71940?: 71940 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