How many chill hours does 96069 get?

96069 averages 1673 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1244 to 2097 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96069?

96069 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

96069 averages 1,673 chill hours per winter (1,244–2,097 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

96069 climate
Average chill hours	1,673 (1,244–2,097 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically February 23 – April 14
First fall frost	typically November 10 – December 2

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 96069 get?: 96069 averages 1673 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1244 to 2097 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96069?: 96069 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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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