How many chill hours does 11963 get?

11963 averages 1864 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1530 to 2193 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 11963?

11963 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

11963 averages 1,864 chill hours per winter (1,530–2,193 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

11963 climate
Average chill hours	1,864 (1,530–2,193 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 23 – April 7
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 11

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 11963 get?: 11963 averages 1864 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1530 to 2193 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 11963?: 11963 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