How many chill hours does 79834 get?

79834 averages 398 chill hours per winter, ranging from 232 to 581 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 79834?

79834 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

79834 averages 398 chill hours per winter (232–581 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

79834 climate
Average chill hours	398 (232–581 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically January 18 – February 27
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 79834 get?: 79834 averages 398 chill hours per winter, ranging from 232 to 581 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 79834?: 79834 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