How many chill hours does 91040 get?

91040 averages 516 chill hours per winter, ranging from 291 to 971 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 91040?

91040 is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.

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The short answer

91040 averages 516 chill hours per winter (291–971 across 10 years) in USDA zone 10a.

91040 climate
Average chill hours	516 (291–971 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.

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Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 91040.

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How many chill hours does 91040 get?: 91040 averages 516 chill hours per winter, ranging from 291 to 971 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 91040?: 91040 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