How many chill hours does 85749 get?

85749 averages 495 chill hours per winter, ranging from 252 to 785 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 85749?

85749 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

85749 averages 495 chill hours per winter (252–785 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

85749 climate
Average chill hours	495 (252–785 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 22 – March 1
First fall frost	typically November 30 – December 17

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 85749.

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How many chill hours does 85749 get?: 85749 averages 495 chill hours per winter, ranging from 252 to 785 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 85749?: 85749 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