How many chill hours does 78045 get?

78045 averages 219 chill hours per winter, ranging from 130 to 330 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 78045?

78045 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

78045 averages 219 chill hours per winter (130–330 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

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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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 78045.

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How many chill hours does 78045 get?: 78045 averages 219 chill hours per winter, ranging from 130 to 330 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 78045?: 78045 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