Nicolaus, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 9 °C (low) to 23.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 515.1 Millimeters. Nicolaus is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 through the first frost around Dec. 11 - Dec. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6 °C | 13 °C | 104.39 mm |
| February | 4.8 °C | 16 °C | 95 mm |
| March | 6.3 °C | 18.9 °C | 74.68 mm |
| April | 7.7 °C | 21.9 °C | 36.07 mm |
| May | 11 °C | 26.4 °C | 21.84 mm |
| June | 13.8 °C | 30.7 °C | 5.08 mm |
| July | 15.3 °C | 33.7 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 14.8 °C | 33.2 °C | 1.52 mm |
| September | 13.1 °C | 31.1 °C | 3.56 mm |
| October | 9.4 °C | 25.6 °C | 22.61 mm |
| November | 5.3 °C | 18.2 °C | 53.85 mm |
| December | 3.3 °C | 13.2 °C | 96.52 mm |
| Annual | 9 °C | 23.5 °C | 515.12 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 11 - Dec. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b : -3.9°C to -1.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : -3.9°C to -1.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |