How many chill hours does 96140 get?

96140 averages 1804 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1162 to 2253 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96140?

96140 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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The short answer

96140 averages 1,804 chill hours per winter (1,162–2,253 across 10 years) in USDA zone 7a.

96140 climate
Average chill hours	1,804 (1,162–2,253 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	7a
Last spring frost	typically May 14 – June 19
First fall frost	typically September 22 – October 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 96140 get?: 96140 averages 1804 chill hours per winter, ranging from 1162 to 2253 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96140?: 96140 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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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