How many chill hours does 85248 get?

85248 averages 506 chill hours per winter, ranging from 286 to 760 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 85248?

85248 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

85248 averages 506 chill hours per winter (286–760 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

85248 climate
Average chill hours	506 (286–760 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically January 4 – February 16
First fall frost	typically December 2 – December 29

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 85248 get?: 85248 averages 506 chill hours per winter, ranging from 286 to 760 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 85248?: 85248 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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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