How many chill hours does 11579 get?

11579 averages 1744 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1412 to 2062 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 11579?

11579 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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The short answer

11579 averages 1,744 chill hours per winter (1,412–2,062 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7b.

11579 climate
Average chill hours	1,744 (1,412–2,062 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7b
Last spring frost	typically March 26 – April 11
First fall frost	typically November 10 – December 1

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 11579 get?: 11579 averages 1744 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1412 to 2062 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 11579?: 11579 is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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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