How many chill hours does 97522 get?

97522 averages 2246 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1993 to 2420 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 97522?

97522 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

97522 averages 2,246 chill hours per winter (1,993–2,420 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

97522 climate
Average chill hours	2,246 (1,993–2,420 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically April 27 – June 8
First fall frost	typically September 24 – November 9

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 97522 get?: 97522 averages 2246 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1993 to 2420 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 97522?: 97522 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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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