How many chill hours does 78726 get?

78726 averages 580 chill hours per winter, ranging from 278 to 805 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 78726?

78726 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

78726 averages 580 chill hours per winter (278–805 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

78726 climate
Average chill hours	580 (278–805 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 23 – March 6
First fall frost	typically November 12 – December 22

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 78726.

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How many chill hours does 78726 get?: 78726 averages 580 chill hours per winter, ranging from 278 to 805 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 78726?: 78726 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