How many chill hours does 77355 get?

77355 averages 470 chill hours per winter, ranging from 195 to 585 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 77355?

77355 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

77355 averages 470 chill hours per winter (195–585 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

77355 climate
Average chill hours	470 (195–585 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 20 – March 6
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 77355 get?: 77355 averages 470 chill hours per winter, ranging from 195 to 585 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 77355?: 77355 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