How many chill hours does 76179 get?

76179 averages 876 chill hours per winter, ranging from 558 to 1268 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 76179?

76179 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

76179 averages 876 chill hours per winter (558–1,268 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

76179 climate
Average chill hours	876 (558–1,268 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 4 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 10

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 76179 get?: 76179 averages 876 chill hours per winter, ranging from 558 to 1268 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 76179?: 76179 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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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