How many chill hours does 76642 get?

76642 averages 658 chill hours per winter, ranging from 299 to 953 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 76642?

76642 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

76642 averages 658 chill hours per winter (299–953 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

76642 climate
Average chill hours	658 (299–953 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 23 – March 7
First fall frost	typically November 14 – December 18

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 76642 get?: 76642 averages 658 chill hours per winter, ranging from 299 to 953 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 76642?: 76642 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