Rachel, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.4 °C (low) to 20.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 163.6 Millimeters. Rachel is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.3 °C | 8.3 °C | 14.73 mm |
| February | -5.9 °C | 10.9 °C | 17.27 mm |
| March | -2.6 °C | 15.4 °C | 16.51 mm |
| April | 0.3 °C | 19.3 °C | 16.76 mm |
| May | 5 °C | 24.5 °C | 13.97 mm |
| June | 9.3 °C | 30.6 °C | 9.65 mm |
| July | 13.3 °C | 34.3 °C | 12.45 mm |
| August | 11.8 °C | 33.3 °C | 11.94 mm |
| September | 7.2 °C | 28.9 °C | 14.22 mm |
| October | 0.7 °C | 22 °C | 12.45 mm |
| November | -5.2 °C | 14.2 °C | 9.14 mm |
| December | -9.1 °C | 8.1 °C | 14.48 mm |
| Annual | 1.4 °C | 20.8 °C | 163.57 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |