Murphys, California has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate climate (Köppen classification: Csa). Average annual temperatures range from 45.9 °F (low) to 72.8 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 38 Inches. Murphys is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.6 °F | 55.5 °F | 7.31 in. |
| February | 36.6 °F | 57.4 °F | 6.23 in. |
| March | 39.0 °F | 62.1 °F | 5.64 in. |
| April | 41.2 °F | 66.8 °F | 3.39 in. |
| May | 46.7 °F | 75.6 °F | 2.0 in. |
| June | 53.3 °F | 85.8 °F | 0.58 in. |
| July | 59.9 °F | 94.0 °F | 0.1 in. |
| August | 59.7 °F | 93.5 °F | 0.45 in. |
| September | 55.6 °F | 88.1 °F | 0.29 in. |
| October | 47.7 °F | 77.0 °F | 1.86 in. |
| November | 39.8 °F | 63.4 °F | 3.57 in. |
| December | 35.5 °F | 54.7 °F | 6.54 in. |
| Annual | 45.9 °F | 72.8 °F | 37.96 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 1 - Apr. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Csa - Hot-Summer Mediterranean Climate |