How many chill hours does 96078 get?

96078 averages 1127 chill hours per winter, ranging from 985 to 1646 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96078?

96078 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

96078 averages 1,127 chill hours per winter (985–1,646 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

96078 climate
Average chill hours	1,127 (985–1,646 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically January 11 – February 28
First fall frost	typically November 27 – December 12

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 96078 get?: 96078 averages 1127 chill hours per winter, ranging from 985 to 1646 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96078?: 96078 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