Taft, California has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 11.1 °C (low) to 25.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 151.4 Millimeters. Taft 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. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9 °C | 14.6 °C | 26.42 mm |
| February | 5.6 °C | 17.2 °C | 37.08 mm |
| March | 7.5 °C | 20.2 °C | 25.4 mm |
| April | 9.3 °C | 24.3 °C | 12.95 mm |
| May | 12.8 °C | 28.9 °C | 8.38 mm |
| June | 16.3 °C | 33.7 °C | 1.52 mm |
| July | 19.9 °C | 37 °C | 0.25 mm |
| August | 19.2 °C | 36.3 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 16.4 °C | 33.2 °C | 1.02 mm |
| October | 11.9 °C | 26.8 °C | 6.86 mm |
| November | 6.9 °C | 19.3 °C | 10.41 mm |
| December | 3.8 °C | 14.6 °C | 21.08 mm |
| Annual | 11.1 °C | 25.5 °C | 151.37 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |