How many chill hours does 77859 get?

77859 averages 566 chill hours per winter, ranging from 244 to 799 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 77859?

77859 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

77859 averages 566 chill hours per winter (244–799 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

77859 climate
Average chill hours	566 (244–799 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 28 – March 6
First fall frost	typically November 1 – December 22

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 77859 get?: 77859 averages 566 chill hours per winter, ranging from 244 to 799 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 77859?: 77859 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