How many chill hours does 11968 get?

11968 averages 1873 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1523 to 2224 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 11968?

11968 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

11968 averages 1,873 chill hours per winter (1,523–2,224 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

11968 climate
Average chill hours	1,873 (1,523–2,224 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically March 24 – April 7
First fall frost	typically November 10 – December 2

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 11968 get?: 11968 averages 1873 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1523 to 2224 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 11968?: 11968 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