How many chill hours does 96096 get?

96096 averages 1803 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1282 to 2259 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96096?

96096 is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.

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The short answer

96096 averages 1,803 chill hours per winter (1,282–2,259 across 10 years) in USDA zone 9a.

96096 climate
Average chill hours	1,803 (1,282–2,259 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	9a
Last spring frost	typically March 9 – April 20
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 96096 get?: 96096 averages 1803 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1282 to 2259 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96096?: 96096 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