How many chill hours does 77836 get?

77836 averages 532 chill hours per winter, ranging from 225 to 737 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 77836?

77836 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

77836 averages 532 chill hours per winter (225–737 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

77836 climate
Average chill hours	532 (225–737 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 20 – 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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How many chill hours does 77836 get?: 77836 averages 532 chill hours per winter, ranging from 225 to 737 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 77836?: 77836 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