How many chill hours does 96002 get?

96002 averages 1198 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1016 to 1634 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96002?

96002 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

96002 averages 1,198 chill hours per winter (1,016–1,634 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

96002 climate
Average chill hours	1,198 (1,016–1,634 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 7 – March 5
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 18

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 96002 get?: 96002 averages 1198 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1016 to 1634 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96002?: 96002 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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