How many chill hours does 77340 get?

77340 averages 531 chill hours per winter, ranging from 220 to 690 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 77340?

77340 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

77340 averages 531 chill hours per winter (220–690 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

77340 climate
Average chill hours	531 (220–690 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically February 12 – March 6
First fall frost	typically November 1 – December 19

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 77340.

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How many chill hours does 77340 get?: 77340 averages 531 chill hours per winter, ranging from 220 to 690 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 77340?: 77340 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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