How many chill hours does 78572 get?

78572 averages 137 chill hours per winter, ranging from 67 to 210 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 78572?

78572 is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.

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The short answer

78572 averages 137 chill hours per winter (67–210 across 10 years) in USDA zone 10a.

78572 climate
Average chill hours	137 (67–210 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	10a

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 78572’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 78572.

Possible in a good year or a favorable microclimate — click through for the caveats.

How many chill hours does 78572 get?: 78572 averages 137 chill hours per winter, ranging from 67 to 210 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 78572?: 78572 is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.

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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