Desert Hot Springs, California has a Hot Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSh). Average annual temperatures range from 57.5 °F (low) to 85.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 4.6 Inches. Desert Hot Springs is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9 °F | 67.2 °F | 1.12 in. |
| February | 45.2 °F | 69.7 °F | 1.1 in. |
| March | 49.9 °F | 75.7 °F | 0.65 in. |
| April | 54.2 °F | 82.7 °F | 0.09 in. |
| May | 61.0 °F | 91.5 °F | 0.02 in. |
| June | 68.0 °F | 99.1 °F | 0.0 in. |
| July | 74.8 °F | 104.2 °F | 0.13 in. |
| August | 75.0 °F | 105.0 °F | 0.13 in. |
| September | 69.6 °F | 97.8 °F | 0.17 in. |
| October | 59.1 °F | 88.2 °F | 0.16 in. |
| November | 49.0 °F | 75.6 °F | 0.18 in. |
| December | 41.7 °F | 65.9 °F | 0.8 in. |
| Annual | 57.5 °F | 85.2 °F | 4.55 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 10a : 30°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSh - Hot Semi-Arid Climate |