How many chill hours does 77040 get?

77040 averages 405 chill hours per winter, ranging from 175 to 508 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 77040?

77040 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

77040 averages 405 chill hours per winter (175–508 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

77040 climate
Average chill hours	405 (175–508 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically January 18 – February 26
First fall frost	typically November 13 – December 20

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 77040 get?: 77040 averages 405 chill hours per winter, ranging from 175 to 508 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 77040?: 77040 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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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