Lake Hughes, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 10.1 °C (low) to 22.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 473 Millimeters. Lake Hughes is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7 °C | 13.3 °C | 99.57 mm |
| February | 4.3 °C | 14.2 °C | 131.57 mm |
| March | 5.8 °C | 17.2 °C | 70.1 mm |
| April | 7.2 °C | 20.3 °C | 30.48 mm |
| May | 10.7 °C | 24.1 °C | 12.19 mm |
| June | 14.9 °C | 28.9 °C | 2.03 mm |
| July | 18.1 °C | 32.7 °C | 3.3 mm |
| August | 18.7 °C | 32.9 °C | 1.02 mm |
| September | 15.7 °C | 30.7 °C | 5.08 mm |
| October | 11.1 °C | 24.7 °C | 16.26 mm |
| November | 7.4 °C | 18.1 °C | 25.91 mm |
| December | 3.7 °C | 12.9 °C | 75.44 mm |
| Annual | 10.1 °C | 22.5 °C | 472.95 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : -3.9°C to -1.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |