Lake Almanor West, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 0.5 °C (low) to 16.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 864.9 Millimeters. Lake Almanor West is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.4 °C | 6.2 °C | 142.75 mm |
| February | -5 °C | 8.1 °C | 139.7 mm |
| March | -3.2 °C | 10.9 °C | 125.98 mm |
| April | -1.3 °C | 13.8 °C | 68.07 mm |
| May | 2.3 °C | 19.1 °C | 45.21 mm |
| June | 5.7 °C | 24.8 °C | 19.3 mm |
| July | 8.4 °C | 29.8 °C | 9.65 mm |
| August | 7.8 °C | 29.3 °C | 8.13 mm |
| September | 4.8 °C | 25.7 °C | 9.91 mm |
| October | 0.4 °C | 18.6 °C | 44.2 mm |
| November | -2.9 °C | 10.3 °C | 91.44 mm |
| December | -5.6 °C | 5.7 °C | 160.53 mm |
| Annual | 0.5 °C | 16.9 °C | 864.87 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |