How many chill hours does 96029 get?

96029 averages 1152 chill hours per winter, ranging from 848 to 1719 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96029?

96029 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

96029 averages 1,152 chill hours per winter (848–1,719 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

96029 climate
Average chill hours	1,152 (848–1,719 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically January 26 – March 27
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 96029 get?: 96029 averages 1152 chill hours per winter, ranging from 848 to 1719 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96029?: 96029 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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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