How many chill hours does 92040 get?

92040 averages 529 chill hours per winter, ranging from 254 to 894 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 92040?

92040 is in USDA hardiness zone 10a.

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The short answer

92040 averages 529 chill hours per winter (254–894 across 10 years) in USDA 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 92040.

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How many chill hours does 92040 get?: 92040 averages 529 chill hours per winter, ranging from 254 to 894 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 92040?: 92040 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