How many chill hours does 10968 get?

10968 averages 1754 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1423 to 2062 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 10968?

10968 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

10968 averages 1,754 chill hours per winter (1,423–2,062 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

10968 climate
Average chill hours	1,754 (1,423–2,062 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 30 – April 18
First fall frost	typically November 10 – November 24

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 10968 get?: 10968 averages 1754 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1423 to 2062 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 10968?: 10968 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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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