Ridgecrest, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 49.9 °F (low) to 80.6 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 3.9 Inches. Ridgecrest is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8 °F | 59.7 °F | 0.8 in. |
| February | 36.5 °F | 64.0 °F | 1.01 in. |
| March | 41.5 °F | 70.4 °F | 0.59 in. |
| April | 47.0 °F | 77.8 °F | 0.14 in. |
| May | 55.8 °F | 86.8 °F | 0.09 in. |
| June | 63.8 °F | 97.1 °F | 0.01 in. |
| July | 70.3 °F | 103.0 °F | 0.13 in. |
| August | 68.8 °F | 102.6 °F | 0.15 in. |
| September | 61.9 °F | 95.2 °F | 0.05 in. |
| October | 50.5 °F | 83.1 °F | 0.06 in. |
| November | 38.5 °F | 68.8 °F | 0.24 in. |
| December | 31.4 °F | 58.9 °F | 0.59 in. |
| Annual | 49.9 °F | 80.6 °F | 3.86 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 21 - Feb. 29 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |