How many chill hours does 96034 get?

96034 averages 1916 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1336 to 2181 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96034?

96034 is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.

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The short answer

96034 averages 1,916 chill hours per winter (1,336–2,181 across 10 years) in USDA zone 8a.

96034 climate
Average chill hours	1,916 (1,336–2,181 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	8a
Last spring frost	typically May 14 – June 11
First fall frost	typically September 28 – 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 96034 get?: 96034 averages 1916 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1336 to 2181 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96034?: 96034 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