Ridgecrest (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ridgecrest experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to mild weather.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ridgecrest is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in July to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ridgecrest is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 71 mm. The climate in Ridgecrest shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in December, with an average of 18 mm of precipitation over 4 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ridgecrest Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Ridgecrest offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (11.3 hours daily) and January (7.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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9 m/s
3 m/s
7 m/s
The best time of year to visit Ridgecrest in the United States of America
During the months of March, April and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 18 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
