How many chill hours does 85741 get?

85741 averages 521 chill hours per winter, ranging from 271 to 758 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 85741?

85741 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

85741 averages 521 chill hours per winter (271–758 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

85741 climate
Average chill hours	521 (271–758 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 28 – February 25
First fall frost	typically December 14 – 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 85741 get?: 85741 averages 521 chill hours per winter, ranging from 271 to 758 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 85741?: 85741 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