Needles, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 14.2 °C (low) to 30.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 141.2 Millimeters. Needles is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8 °C | 19.2 °C | 22.61 mm |
| February | 6.2 °C | 21.4 °C | 26.16 mm |
| March | 9.1 °C | 25.9 °C | 19.81 mm |
| April | 12.3 °C | 30 °C | 5.59 mm |
| May | 17.2 °C | 35.3 °C | 1.52 mm |
| June | 21.6 °C | 40.1 °C | 0.51 mm |
| July | 26.2 °C | 42.6 °C | 7.87 mm |
| August | 25.6 °C | 42.2 °C | 11.43 mm |
| September | 21.3 °C | 38.9 °C | 11.94 mm |
| October | 14.2 °C | 31.9 °C | 9.91 mm |
| November | 7.9 °C | 24.3 °C | 8.89 mm |
| December | 4.3 °C | 18.2 °C | 14.99 mm |
| Annual | 14.2 °C | 30.8 °C | 141.23 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | No Frost |
| Average Last Frost Date | |
| Average Days With Frost | Frost Rare |
| 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |