How many chill hours does 98588 get?

98588 averages 2457 chill hours per winter, ranging from 2221 to 2787 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 98588?

98588 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

98588 averages 2,457 chill hours per winter (2,221–2,787 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

98588 climate
Average chill hours	2,457 (2,221–2,787 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 23 – April 14
First fall frost	typically November 28 – 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 98588 get?: 98588 averages 2457 chill hours per winter, ranging from 2221 to 2787 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 98588?: 98588 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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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