How many chill hours does 85701 get?

85701 averages 522 chill hours per winter, ranging from 267 to 731 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 85701?

85701 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

85701 averages 522 chill hours per winter (267–731 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

85701 climate
Average chill hours	522 (267–731 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically January 12 – February 25
First fall frost	typically December 1 – December 22

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 85701 get?: 85701 averages 522 chill hours per winter, ranging from 267 to 731 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 85701?: 85701 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