How many chill hours does 98862 get?

98862 averages 1246 chill hours per winter, ranging from 885 to 1593 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 98862?

98862 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

98862 averages 1,246 chill hours per winter (885–1,593 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

98862 climate
Average chill hours	1,246 (885–1,593 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically May 19 – June 17
First fall frost	typically September 15 – October 14

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 98862 get?: 98862 averages 1246 chill hours per winter, ranging from 885 to 1593 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 98862?: 98862 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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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