Indian Wells, Arizona has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 37.9 °F (low) to 69.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 8.3 Inches. Indian Wells is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.0 °F | 47.4 °F | 0.75 in. |
| February | 23.6 °F | 52.5 °F | 0.68 in. |
| March | 28.5 °F | 60.5 °F | 0.68 in. |
| April | 34.6 °F | 68.0 °F | 0.4 in. |
| May | 42.7 °F | 77.2 °F | 0.41 in. |
| June | 51.6 °F | 88.5 °F | 0.16 in. |
| July | 59.2 °F | 91.5 °F | 1.06 in. |
| August | 58.5 °F | 88.6 °F | 1.28 in. |
| September | 50.5 °F | 82.5 °F | 0.69 in. |
| October | 38.4 °F | 71.5 °F | 0.71 in. |
| November | 27.4 °F | 58.1 °F | 0.63 in. |
| December | 20.0 °F | 47.0 °F | 0.8 in. |
| Annual | 37.9 °F | 69.4 °F | 8.25 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : 0°F to 5°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |