Rachel, Nevada has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 34.5 °F (low) to 69.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 6.4 Inches. 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 | 17.1 °F | 47.0 °F | 0.58 in. |
| February | 21.3 °F | 51.6 °F | 0.68 in. |
| March | 27.4 °F | 59.8 °F | 0.65 in. |
| April | 32.6 °F | 66.7 °F | 0.66 in. |
| May | 41.0 °F | 76.1 °F | 0.55 in. |
| June | 48.7 °F | 87.1 °F | 0.38 in. |
| July | 55.9 °F | 93.7 °F | 0.49 in. |
| August | 53.3 °F | 92.0 °F | 0.47 in. |
| September | 44.9 °F | 84.1 °F | 0.56 in. |
| October | 33.2 °F | 71.6 °F | 0.49 in. |
| November | 22.7 °F | 57.6 °F | 0.36 in. |
| December | 15.6 °F | 46.5 °F | 0.57 in. |
| Annual | 34.5 °F | 69.5 °F | 6.44 in. |
| 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 : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |