Tipton, California has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 9.6 °C (low) to 24.7 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 228.4 Millimeters. Tipton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jan. 21 - Jan. 31 through the first frost around Dec. 11 - Dec. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8 °C | 13.4 °C | 45.97 mm |
| February | 4.2 °C | 16.7 °C | 40.39 mm |
| March | 6.2 °C | 20.1 °C | 37.85 mm |
| April | 8.1 °C | 23.3 °C | 20.07 mm |
| May | 11.8 °C | 28.2 °C | 9.14 mm |
| June | 15.1 °C | 32.7 °C | 2.29 mm |
| July | 18.1 °C | 35.7 °C | 0.51 mm |
| August | 17.1 °C | 35.1 °C | 0.51 mm |
| September | 14.6 °C | 32.4 °C | 1.52 mm |
| October | 9.8 °C | 26.6 °C | 11.18 mm |
| November | 4.9 °C | 19.1 °C | 20.32 mm |
| December | 1.9 °C | 13.5 °C | 38.61 mm |
| Annual | 9.6 °C | 24.7 °C | 228.36 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 11 - Dec. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jan. 21 - Jan. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : -6.7°C to -3.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |