Ridgecrest, Louisiana has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 13 °C (low) to 24.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1523.5 Millimeters. Ridgecrest 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 | 3.3 °C | 14.3 °C | 148.84 mm |
| February | 4.6 °C | 16.8 °C | 135.64 mm |
| March | 8.9 °C | 21.2 °C | 142.49 mm |
| April | 12.8 °C | 24.9 °C | 134.37 mm |
| May | 17.3 °C | 29.1 °C | 118.36 mm |
| June | 21.3 °C | 32 °C | 127.25 mm |
| July | 22.6 °C | 33 °C | 119.63 mm |
| August | 22.1 °C | 33.6 °C | 115.57 mm |
| September | 19.1 °C | 31.1 °C | 105.66 mm |
| October | 12.7 °C | 26.6 °C | 106.68 mm |
| November | 7.2 °C | 20.3 °C | 130.56 mm |
| December | 4.4 °C | 15.8 °C | 138.43 mm |
| Annual | 13 °C | 24.9 °C | 1523.48 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 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 | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |