Chowchilla, California has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 48.6 °F (low) to 75.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.3 Inches. Chowchilla is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.9 °F | 55.5 °F | 2.5 in. |
| February | 40.1 °F | 61.2 °F | 2.38 in. |
| March | 42.9 °F | 66.9 °F | 1.98 in. |
| April | 45.8 °F | 72.4 °F | 1.02 in. |
| May | 51.9 °F | 80.9 °F | 0.53 in. |
| June | 57.3 °F | 89.0 °F | 0.14 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 94.4 °F | 0.03 in. |
| August | 60.9 °F | 93.4 °F | 0.03 in. |
| September | 57.1 °F | 89.1 °F | 0.06 in. |
| October | 49.5 °F | 78.9 °F | 0.61 in. |
| November | 41.4 °F | 65.7 °F | 1.05 in. |
| December | 36.6 °F | 55.9 °F | 1.94 in. |
| Annual | 48.6 °F | 75.3 °F | 12.27 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 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 |