Plainview, California has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 9.7 °C (low) to 25.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 272 Millimeters. Plainview 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 Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1 °C | 13.8 °C | 53.09 mm |
| February | 4.4 °C | 16.9 °C | 46.48 mm |
| March | 6.3 °C | 20.3 °C | 45.21 mm |
| April | 8.1 °C | 23.7 °C | 26.42 mm |
| May | 11.8 °C | 28.4 °C | 10.92 mm |
| June | 15.1 °C | 33.2 °C | 2.54 mm |
| July | 18.2 °C | 36.1 °C | 0.51 mm |
| August | 17.3 °C | 35.7 °C | 0.25 mm |
| September | 14.7 °C | 33 °C | 2.03 mm |
| October | 10.1 °C | 26.8 °C | 12.95 mm |
| November | 5.2 °C | 19.2 °C | 25.15 mm |
| December | 2.2 °C | 13.8 °C | 46.48 mm |
| Annual | 9.7 °C | 25.1 °C | 272.03 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| 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 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |