How many chill hours does 96713 get?

96713 averages 348 chill hours per winter, ranging from 12 to 762 across the last 10 years.

What hardiness zone is 96713?

96713 is in USDA hardiness zone 11b.

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The short answer

96713 averages 348 chill hours per winter (12–762 across 10 years) in USDA zone 11b.

96713 climate
Average chill hours	348 (12–762 across 10 winters)
USDA hardiness zone	11b

Computed from 10 winters of ERA5 hourly temperature (Open-Meteo, 2015–2025); zones from USDA PHZM 2023. Data updated July 3, 2026. See methodology.

Every variety in our database, checked against 96713’s chill hours and zone:

Chill and zone requirements are comfortably met in 96713.

Possible in a good year or a favorable microclimate — click through for the caveats.

How many chill hours does 96713 get?: 96713 averages 348 chill hours per winter, ranging from 12 to 762 across the last 10 years.
What hardiness zone is 96713?: 96713 is in USDA hardiness zone 11b.

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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