Golden Hills, California has a Hot Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSh). Average annual temperatures range from 6.5 °C (low) to 20.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 253.5 Millimeters. Golden Hills is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6 °C | 12.1 °C | 51.56 mm |
| February | 0.8 °C | 12.5 °C | 52.83 mm |
| March | 2.2 °C | 14.9 °C | 41.4 mm |
| April | 3.8 °C | 16.6 °C | 17.78 mm |
| May | 7.8 °C | 21.3 °C | 10.92 mm |
| June | 12 °C | 26.5 °C | 2.29 mm |
| July | 15.4 °C | 30.2 °C | 3.05 mm |
| August | 14.6 °C | 30.5 °C | 2.54 mm |
| September | 11.5 °C | 27.6 °C | 3.3 mm |
| October | 6.6 °C | 21.5 °C | 13.21 mm |
| November | 2.8 °C | 15.8 °C | 20.57 mm |
| December | 0.3 °C | 11.2 °C | 34.04 mm |
| Annual | 6.5 °C | 20.1 °C | 253.49 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSh - Hot Semi-Arid Climate |