How many chill hours does 78669 get?

78669 averages 587 chill hours per winter, ranging from 298 to 815 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 78669?

78669 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

78669 averages 587 chill hours per winter (298–815 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

78669 climate
Average chill hours	587 (298–815 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 11 – March 6
First fall frost	typically November 1 – December 18

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 78669 get?: 78669 averages 587 chill hours per winter, ranging from 298 to 815 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 78669?: 78669 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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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