How many chill hours does 98614 get?

98614 averages 2162 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1853 to 2711 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 98614?

98614 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

98614 averages 2,162 chill hours per winter (1,853–2,711 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

98614 climate
Average chill hours	2,162 (1,853–2,711 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 4 – March 18
First fall frost	typically November 30 – December 25

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 98614 get?: 98614 averages 2162 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1853 to 2711 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 98614?: 98614 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