Indian Wells, Arizona has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 3.3 °C (low) to 20.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 209.5 Millimeters. Indian Wells is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.7 °C | 8.6 °C | 19.05 mm |
| February | -4.7 °C | 11.4 °C | 17.27 mm |
| March | -1.9 °C | 15.8 °C | 17.27 mm |
| April | 1.4 °C | 20 °C | 10.16 mm |
| May | 5.9 °C | 25.1 °C | 10.41 mm |
| June | 10.9 °C | 31.4 °C | 4.06 mm |
| July | 15.1 °C | 33.1 °C | 26.92 mm |
| August | 14.7 °C | 31.4 °C | 32.51 mm |
| September | 10.3 °C | 28.1 °C | 17.53 mm |
| October | 3.6 °C | 21.9 °C | 18.03 mm |
| November | -2.6 °C | 14.5 °C | 16 mm |
| December | -6.7 °C | 8.3 °C | 20.32 mm |
| Annual | 3.3 °C | 20.8 °C | 209.53 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |