How many chill hours does 77857 get?

77857 averages 564 chill hours per winter, ranging from 248 to 789 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 77857?

77857 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

77857 averages 564 chill hours per winter (248–789 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

77857 climate
Average chill hours	564 (248–789 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 23 – 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 77857 get?: 77857 averages 564 chill hours per winter, ranging from 248 to 789 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 77857?: 77857 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