How many chill hours does 85743 get?

85743 averages 529 chill hours per winter, ranging from 269 to 771 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 85743?

85743 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

85743 averages 529 chill hours per winter (269–771 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

85743 climate
Average chill hours	529 (269–771 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically January 23 – February 24
First fall frost	typically November 30 – 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 85743 get?: 85743 averages 529 chill hours per winter, ranging from 269 to 771 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 85743?: 85743 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