Dorris, California has a Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer climate (Köppen classification: Dsb). Average annual temperatures range from 31.2 °F (low) to 60.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.6 Inches. Dorris is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 through the first frost around Sep.11 - Sep. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6 °F | 41.2 °F | 1.37 in. |
| February | 22.8 °F | 45.2 °F | 1.28 in. |
| March | 26.1 °F | 50.6 °F | 1.25 in. |
| April | 28.6 °F | 56.4 °F | 1.11 in. |
| May | 35.1 °F | 65.6 °F | 1.22 in. |
| June | 40.3 °F | 73.9 °F | 0.75 in. |
| July | 46.2 °F | 84.1 °F | 0.47 in. |
| August | 44.0 °F | 83.4 °F | 0.3 in. |
| September | 37.3 °F | 76.8 °F | 0.42 in. |
| October | 29.5 °F | 63.9 °F | 0.99 in. |
| November | 24.1 °F | 49.0 °F | 1.42 in. |
| December | 19.8 °F | 40.2 °F | 1.97 in. |
| Annual | 31.2 °F | 60.9 °F | 12.55 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep.11 - Sep. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Jun. 1 - Jun. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dsb - Humid Continental Climate - Dry Cool Summer |