How many chill hours does 78355 get?

78355 averages 202 chill hours per winter, ranging from 123 to 281 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 78355?

78355 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

78355 averages 202 chill hours per winter (123–281 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 78355.

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How many chill hours does 78355 get?: 78355 averages 202 chill hours per winter, ranging from 123 to 281 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 78355?: 78355 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