Needles, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 57.6 °F (low) to 87.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 5.6 Inches. Needles is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.7 °F | 66.5 °F | 0.89 in. |
| February | 43.1 °F | 70.6 °F | 1.03 in. |
| March | 48.4 °F | 78.6 °F | 0.78 in. |
| April | 54.1 °F | 86.0 °F | 0.22 in. |
| May | 63.0 °F | 95.5 °F | 0.06 in. |
| June | 70.8 °F | 104.2 °F | 0.02 in. |
| July | 79.1 °F | 108.7 °F | 0.31 in. |
| August | 78.0 °F | 107.9 °F | 0.45 in. |
| September | 70.3 °F | 102.1 °F | 0.47 in. |
| October | 57.6 °F | 89.4 °F | 0.39 in. |
| November | 46.2 °F | 75.7 °F | 0.35 in. |
| December | 39.7 °F | 64.8 °F | 0.59 in. |
| Annual | 57.6 °F | 87.5 °F | 5.56 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | No Frost |
| Average Last Frost Date | |
| Average Days With Frost | Frost Rare |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |