How many chill hours does 98261 get?

98261 averages 2712 chill hours per winter, ranging from 2186 to 3069 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 98261?

98261 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

98261 averages 2,712 chill hours per winter (2,186–3,069 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

98261 climate
Average chill hours	2,712 (2,186–3,069 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 3 – March 13
First fall frost	typically November 8 – December 20

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 98261 get?: 98261 averages 2712 chill hours per winter, ranging from 2186 to 3069 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 98261?: 98261 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