How many chill hours does 76544 get?

76544 averages 679 chill hours per winter, ranging from 348 to 1012 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 76544?

76544 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

76544 averages 679 chill hours per winter (348–1,012 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

76544 climate
Average chill hours	679 (348–1,012 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically February 4 – March 6
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 26

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 76544 get?: 76544 averages 679 chill hours per winter, ranging from 348 to 1012 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 76544?: 76544 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