How many chill hours does 98568 get?

98568 averages 2156 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1911 to 2529 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 98568?

98568 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

98568 averages 2,156 chill hours per winter (1,911–2,529 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

98568 climate
Average chill hours	2,156 (1,911–2,529 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 2 – April 11
First fall frost	typically November 9 – December 17

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 98568 get?: 98568 averages 2156 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1911 to 2529 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 98568?: 98568 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