Thousand Palms, California has a Hot Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWh). Average annual temperatures range from 59.3 °F (low) to 87 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 3.2 Inches. Thousand Palms is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 1 - Feb. 10 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.8 °F | 69.7 °F | 0.79 in. |
| February | 46.7 °F | 72.6 °F | 0.77 in. |
| March | 51.9 °F | 78.7 °F | 0.43 in. |
| April | 56.4 °F | 84.9 °F | 0.07 in. |
| May | 63.3 °F | 92.1 °F | 0.02 in. |
| June | 70.1 °F | 100.5 °F | 0.0 in. |
| July | 76.8 °F | 104.8 °F | 0.11 in. |
| August | 77.1 °F | 105.1 °F | 0.1 in. |
| September | 71.6 °F | 99.9 °F | 0.14 in. |
| October | 61.2 °F | 89.9 °F | 0.15 in. |
| November | 49.8 °F | 77.9 °F | 0.18 in. |
| December | 42.4 °F | 68.4 °F | 0.43 in. |
| Annual | 59.3 °F | 87 °F | 3.19 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 1 - Feb. 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 10a : 30°F to 25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWh - Hot Desert Climate |