How many chill hours does 93243 get?

93243 averages 1822 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1174 to 2331 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 93243?

93243 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

93243 averages 1,822 chill hours per winter (1,174–2,331 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

93243 climate
Average chill hours	1,822 (1,174–2,331 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically March 6 – April 15
First fall frost	typically November 9 – 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 93243 get?: 93243 averages 1822 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1174 to 2331 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 93243?: 93243 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