How many chill hours does 85614 get?

85614 averages 642 chill hours per winter, ranging from 369 to 888 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 85614?

85614 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

85614 averages 642 chill hours per winter (369–888 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

85614 climate
Average chill hours	642 (369–888 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 28 – March 2
First fall frost	typically December 1 – 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 85614 get?: 85614 averages 642 chill hours per winter, ranging from 369 to 888 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 85614?: 85614 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