How many chill hours does 72140 get?

72140 averages 1000 chill hours per winter, ranging from 716 to 1290 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 72140?

72140 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

72140 averages 1,000 chill hours per winter (716–1,290 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

72140 climate
Average chill hours	1,000 (716–1,290 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 13 – March 15
First fall frost	typically November 10 – 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 72140 get?: 72140 averages 1000 chill hours per winter, ranging from 716 to 1290 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 72140?: 72140 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