Tipton, California has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 49.2 °F (low) to 76.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 9 Inches. 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 | 37.0 °F | 56.2 °F | 1.81 in. |
| February | 39.6 °F | 62.0 °F | 1.59 in. |
| March | 43.1 °F | 68.2 °F | 1.49 in. |
| April | 46.5 °F | 74.0 °F | 0.79 in. |
| May | 53.3 °F | 82.7 °F | 0.36 in. |
| June | 59.2 °F | 90.9 °F | 0.09 in. |
| July | 64.5 °F | 96.2 °F | 0.02 in. |
| August | 62.8 °F | 95.1 °F | 0.02 in. |
| September | 58.2 °F | 90.4 °F | 0.06 in. |
| October | 49.7 °F | 79.9 °F | 0.44 in. |
| November | 40.8 °F | 66.3 °F | 0.8 in. |
| December | 35.4 °F | 56.3 °F | 1.52 in. |
| Annual | 49.2 °F | 76.5 °F | 8.99 in. |
| 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 : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |