How many chill hours does 89040 get?

89040 averages 1285 chill hours per winter, ranging from 858 to 1848 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 89040?

89040 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

89040 averages 1,285 chill hours per winter (858–1,848 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

89040 climate
Average chill hours	1,285 (858–1,848 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically February 7 – March 5
First fall frost	typically November 12 – December 11

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 89040 get?: 89040 averages 1285 chill hours per winter, ranging from 858 to 1848 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 89040?: 89040 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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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