How many chill hours does 97053 get?

97053 averages 2446 chill hours per winter, ranging from 2076 to 2835 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 97053?

97053 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

97053 averages 2,446 chill hours per winter (2,076–2,835 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

97053 climate
Average chill hours	2,446 (2,076–2,835 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 23 – April 17
First fall frost	typically November 7 – December 8

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 97053 get?: 97053 averages 2446 chill hours per winter, ranging from 2076 to 2835 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 97053?: 97053 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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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