How many chill hours does 90701 get?

90701 averages 241 chill hours per winter, ranging from 80 to 455 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 90701?

90701 is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.

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The short answer

90701 averages 241 chill hours per winter (80–455 across 10 years) in USDA zone 10a.

90701 climate
Average chill hours	241 (80–455 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	10a

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 90701’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 90701.

Possible in a good year or a favorable microclimate — click through for the caveats.

How many chill hours does 90701 get?: 90701 averages 241 chill hours per winter, ranging from 80 to 455 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 90701?: 90701 is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.

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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