How many chill hours does 96073 get?

96073 averages 1344 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1116 to 1790 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96073?

96073 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

96073 averages 1,344 chill hours per winter (1,116–1,790 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

96073 climate
Average chill hours	1,344 (1,116–1,790 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 26 – March 28
First fall frost	typically November 26 – December 22

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 96073 get?: 96073 averages 1344 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1116 to 1790 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96073?: 96073 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