How many chill hours does 96118 get?

96118 averages 1696 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1198 to 1923 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96118?

96118 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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The short answer

96118 averages 1,696 chill hours per winter (1,198–1,923 across 10 years) in USDA zone 6b.

96118 climate
Average chill hours	1,696 (1,198–1,923 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	6b
Last spring frost	typically May 9 – June 9
First fall frost	typically September 29 – October 24

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 96118 get?: 96118 averages 1696 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1198 to 1923 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96118?: 96118 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.

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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