Susanville, California has a Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer climate (Köppen classification: Dsb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.7 °C (low) to 18.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 384.8 Millimeters. Susanville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2 °C | 6.2 °C | 66.8 mm |
| February | -4 °C | 8.5 °C | 65.53 mm |
| March | -1.4 °C | 12.2 °C | 45.72 mm |
| April | 0.3 °C | 15.7 °C | 21.08 mm |
| May | 3.9 °C | 21.1 °C | 21.08 mm |
| June | 7.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 13.46 mm |
| July | 10.6 °C | 31.9 °C | 7.62 mm |
| August | 9.6 °C | 31.1 °C | 3.05 mm |
| September | 5.9 °C | 27.2 °C | 5.08 mm |
| October | 1.4 °C | 19.4 °C | 27.18 mm |
| November | -2.8 °C | 11.2 °C | 34.54 mm |
| December | -5.7 °C | 5.8 °C | 73.66 mm |
| Annual | 1.7 °C | 18.1 °C | 384.8 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dsb - Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer |