How many chill hours does 96061 get?

96061 averages 2138 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1704 to 2307 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96061?

96061 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

96061 averages 2,138 chill hours per winter (1,704–2,307 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

96061 climate
Average chill hours	2,138 (1,704–2,307 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically April 26 – June 19
First fall frost	typically September 29 – November 8

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 96061 get?: 96061 averages 2138 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1704 to 2307 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96061?: 96061 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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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