How many chill hours does 96014 get?

96014 averages 1846 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1378 to 2190 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96014?

96014 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

96014 averages 1,846 chill hours per winter (1,378–2,190 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

96014 climate
Average chill hours	1,846 (1,378–2,190 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically May 22 – June 11
First fall frost	typically September 29 – October 23

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 96014 get?: 96014 averages 1846 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1378 to 2190 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96014?: 96014 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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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