How many chill hours does 72212 get?

72212 averages 1129 chill hours per winter, ranging from 905 to 1497 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 72212?

72212 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

72212 averages 1,129 chill hours per winter (905–1,497 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

72212 climate
Average chill hours	1,129 (905–1,497 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically February 26 – March 20
First fall frost	typically November 8 – December 8

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 72212 get?: 72212 averages 1129 chill hours per winter, ranging from 905 to 1497 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 72212?: 72212 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