Thousand Palms, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 15.2 °C (low) to 30.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 81 Millimeters. Thousand Palms is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 1 - Feb. 10 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6 °C | 20.9 °C | 20.07 mm |
| February | 8.2 °C | 22.6 °C | 19.56 mm |
| March | 11.1 °C | 25.9 °C | 10.92 mm |
| April | 13.6 °C | 29.4 °C | 1.78 mm |
| May | 17.4 °C | 33.4 °C | 0.51 mm |
| June | 21.2 °C | 38.1 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 24.9 °C | 40.4 °C | 2.79 mm |
| August | 25.1 °C | 40.6 °C | 2.54 mm |
| September | 22 °C | 37.7 °C | 3.56 mm |
| October | 16.2 °C | 32.2 °C | 3.81 mm |
| November | 9.9 °C | 25.5 °C | 4.57 mm |
| December | 5.8 °C | 20.2 °C | 10.92 mm |
| Annual | 15.2 °C | 30.6 °C | 81.03 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 1 - Feb. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 10a : -1.1°C to 1.7°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : -3.9°C to -1.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |