How many chill hours does 77379 get?

77379 averages 444 chill hours per winter, ranging from 189 to 547 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 77379?

77379 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

77379 averages 444 chill hours per winter (189–547 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

77379 climate
Average chill hours	444 (189–547 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically January 18 – March 5
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 77379 get?: 77379 averages 444 chill hours per winter, ranging from 189 to 547 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 77379?: 77379 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