| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10°F to 15°F Zone 7b: 5°F to 10°F Zone 7a: 0°F to 5°F Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F Zone 9b: 25°F to 30°F Zone 9a: 20°F to 25°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | BWh - Hot Desert Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | ||
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | 121 - 150 days Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 93555 - Ridgecrest, CA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 53 | 61 | 67 | 65 | 59 | 48 | 37 | 30 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 60 | 66 | 71 | 78 | 87 | 97 | 103 | 101 | 94 | 83 | 69 | 60 | 81 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | .87 | .92 | .85 | .16 | .11 | .03 | .1 | .28 | .23 | .11 | .31 | .49 | 4.46 |