How many chill hours does 96017 get?

96017 averages 2288 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1983 to 2500 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96017?

96017 is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.

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The short answer

96017 averages 2,288 chill hours per winter (1,983–2,500 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8b.

96017 climate
Average chill hours	2,288 (1,983–2,500 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8b
Last spring frost	typically March 30 – May 11
First fall frost	typically November 7 – November 28

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 96017 get?: 96017 averages 2288 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1983 to 2500 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96017?: 96017 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