Shoshone, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 11.9 °C (low) to 28.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 114.1 Millimeters. Shoshone is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.6 °C | 16.8 °C | 16.26 mm |
| February | 3.9 °C | 19.3 °C | 25.4 mm |
| March | 7.2 °C | 23.2 °C | 17.02 mm |
| April | 10.7 °C | 27.3 °C | 4.83 mm |
| May | 15.2 °C | 32.4 °C | 5.33 mm |
| June | 20.1 °C | 38.1 °C | 0.76 mm |
| July | 24.4 °C | 41.2 °C | 6.35 mm |
| August | 23.2 °C | 40.6 °C | 4.83 mm |
| September | 18.8 °C | 36.8 °C | 6.6 mm |
| October | 12.3 °C | 29.9 °C | 6.35 mm |
| November | 5.5 °C | 21.9 °C | 5.84 mm |
| December | 1.2 °C | 15.9 °C | 14.48 mm |
| Annual | 11.9 °C | 28.6 °C | 114.05 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°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 |