How many chill hours does 96074 get?

96074 averages 1296 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1035 to 1840 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96074?

96074 is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.

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The short answer

96074 averages 1,296 chill hours per winter (1,035–1,840 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9b.

96074 climate
Average chill hours	1,296 (1,035–1,840 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9b
Last spring frost	typically February 25 – April 9
First fall frost	typically November 28 – December 27

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 96074 get?: 96074 averages 1296 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1035 to 1840 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96074?: 96074 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