How many chill hours does 85128 get?

85128 averages 499 chill hours per winter, ranging from 273 to 765 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 85128?

85128 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

85128 averages 499 chill hours per winter (273–765 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 85128.

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How many chill hours does 85128 get?: 85128 averages 499 chill hours per winter, ranging from 273 to 765 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 85128?: 85128 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