Shoshone, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 53.5 °F (low) to 83.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 4.5 Inches. Shoshone is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0 °F | 62.2 °F | 0.64 in. |
| February | 39.0 °F | 66.7 °F | 1.0 in. |
| March | 45.0 °F | 73.8 °F | 0.67 in. |
| April | 51.2 °F | 81.2 °F | 0.19 in. |
| May | 59.4 °F | 90.3 °F | 0.21 in. |
| June | 68.2 °F | 100.5 °F | 0.03 in. |
| July | 75.9 °F | 106.2 °F | 0.25 in. |
| August | 73.8 °F | 105.0 °F | 0.19 in. |
| September | 65.9 °F | 98.3 °F | 0.26 in. |
| October | 54.2 °F | 85.8 °F | 0.25 in. |
| November | 41.9 °F | 71.5 °F | 0.23 in. |
| December | 34.1 °F | 60.7 °F | 0.57 in. |
| Annual | 53.5 °F | 83.5 °F | 4.49 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 1 - Mar. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9a : 20°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |