How many chill hours does 76209 get?

76209 averages 898 chill hours per winter, ranging from 579 to 1271 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 76209?

76209 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

76209 averages 898 chill hours per winter (579–1,271 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

76209 climate
Average chill hours	898 (579–1,271 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 4 – March 12
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 22

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 76209 get?: 76209 averages 898 chill hours per winter, ranging from 579 to 1271 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 76209?: 76209 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