Lake Hughes, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 50.2 °F (low) to 72.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 18.6 Inches. Lake Hughes is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 21 - Nov. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.7 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.92 in. |
| February | 39.7 °F | 57.6 °F | 5.18 in. |
| March | 42.5 °F | 62.9 °F | 2.76 in. |
| April | 44.9 °F | 68.6 °F | 1.2 in. |
| May | 51.2 °F | 75.3 °F | 0.48 in. |
| June | 58.8 °F | 84.1 °F | 0.08 in. |
| July | 64.5 °F | 90.9 °F | 0.13 in. |
| August | 65.6 °F | 91.3 °F | 0.04 in. |
| September | 60.2 °F | 87.2 °F | 0.2 in. |
| October | 52.0 °F | 76.4 °F | 0.64 in. |
| November | 45.3 °F | 64.5 °F | 1.02 in. |
| December | 38.7 °F | 55.3 °F | 2.97 in. |
| Annual | 50.2 °F | 72.5 °F | 18.62 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 21 - Nov. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 20-30 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |