How many chill hours does 72076 get?

72076 averages 1116 chill hours per winter, ranging from 863 to 1466 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 72076?

72076 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

72076 averages 1,116 chill hours per winter (863–1,466 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

72076 climate
Average chill hours	1,116 (863–1,466 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 22 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 1 – 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 72076 get?: 72076 averages 1116 chill hours per winter, ranging from 863 to 1466 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 72076?: 72076 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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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