How many chill hours does 98535 get?

98535 averages 1864 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1626 to 2332 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 98535?

98535 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

98535 averages 1,864 chill hours per winter (1,626–2,332 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

98535 climate
Average chill hours	1,864 (1,626–2,332 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 3 – March 11
First fall frost	typically November 30 – December 26

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 98535 get?: 98535 averages 1864 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1626 to 2332 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 98535?: 98535 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