How many chill hours does 78261 get?

78261 averages 505 chill hours per winter, ranging from 264 to 667 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 78261?

78261 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

78261 averages 505 chill hours per winter (264–667 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

78261 climate
Average chill hours	505 (264–667 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 11 – March 6
First fall frost	typically November 12 – December 23

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 78261 get?: 78261 averages 505 chill hours per winter, ranging from 264 to 667 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 78261?: 78261 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