Ridgecrest, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 9.9 °C (low) to 27 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 98.1 Millimeters. Ridgecrest is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4 °C | 15.4 °C | 20.32 mm |
| February | 2.5 °C | 17.8 °C | 25.65 mm |
| March | 5.3 °C | 21.3 °C | 14.99 mm |
| April | 8.3 °C | 25.4 °C | 3.56 mm |
| May | 13.2 °C | 30.4 °C | 2.29 mm |
| June | 17.7 °C | 36.2 °C | 0.25 mm |
| July | 21.3 °C | 39.4 °C | 3.3 mm |
| August | 20.4 °C | 39.2 °C | 3.81 mm |
| September | 16.6 °C | 35.1 °C | 1.27 mm |
| October | 10.3 °C | 28.4 °C | 1.52 mm |
| November | 3.6 °C | 20.4 °C | 6.1 mm |
| December | -0.3 °C | 14.9 °C | 14.99 mm |
| Annual | 9.9 °C | 27 °C | 98.05 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : -9.4°C to -6.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |