How many chill hours does 98241 get?

98241 averages 1608 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1042 to 1935 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 98241?

98241 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

98241 averages 1,608 chill hours per winter (1,042–1,935 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

98241 climate
Average chill hours	1,608 (1,042–1,935 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically May 10 – June 12
First fall frost	typically September 17 – October 14

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 98241 get?: 98241 averages 1608 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1042 to 1935 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 98241?: 98241 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