| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 10b: 35°F to 40°F Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F Zone 10a: 30°F to 35°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F Zone 10a: 30°F to 35°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 10a: 30F to 35F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BWh - Hot Desert Climate | |
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| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 181 - 210 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 92260 - Palm Desert, CA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 42 | 46 | 49 | 55 | 61 | 68 | 75 | 75 | 69 | 59 | 47 | 41 | 57 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 70 | 73 | 78 | 85 | 93 | 102 | 106 | 106 | 100 | 90 | 77 | 69 | 87 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1 | .9 | .58 | .1 | .07 | .03 | .24 | .41 | .42 | .14 | .32 | .52 | 4.73 |