How many chill hours does 78632 get?

78632 averages 442 chill hours per winter, ranging from 212 to 587 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 78632?

78632 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

78632 averages 442 chill hours per winter (212–587 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

78632 climate
Average chill hours	442 (212–587 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 20 – 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 78632 get?: 78632 averages 442 chill hours per winter, ranging from 212 to 587 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 78632?: 78632 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