Cherokee, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.2 °F (low) to 74.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 46.6 Inches. Cherokee is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 1 - Feb. 10 through the first frost around Dec. 21 - Dec. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.6 °F | 56.3 °F | 9.26 in. |
| February | 40.7 °F | 59.6 °F | 8.38 in. |
| March | 43.4 °F | 64.0 °F | 6.88 in. |
| April | 46.2 °F | 70.3 °F | 3.61 in. |
| May | 52.1 °F | 79.0 °F | 2.05 in. |
| June | 58.0 °F | 88.6 °F | 0.67 in. |
| July | 63.7 °F | 96.0 °F | 0.04 in. |
| August | 62.9 °F | 94.4 °F | 0.09 in. |
| September | 59.6 °F | 90.1 °F | 0.34 in. |
| October | 52.4 °F | 78.7 °F | 2.21 in. |
| November | 44.4 °F | 64.1 °F | 4.1 in. |
| December | 39.1 °F | 55.7 °F | 8.93 in. |
| Annual | 50.2 °F | 74.7 °F | 46.56 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 21 - Dec. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 1 - Feb. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 10-20 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |