Ridgecrest, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Ridgecrest weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ridgecrest.
This week in Ridgecrest
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What is the weather usually like in Ridgecrest?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 104°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 30°F average low
- 4.7 inprecipitation per year · 119 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ridgecrest: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHINA LAKE NAF, CA US (USW00093104), adjusted for the elevation of Ridgecrest.
Ridgecrest weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ridgecrest through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:50 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 6:56 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:45 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| December | 6:51 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 48 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 4.7 inches (119 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Ridgecrest is March–April and October–November. At 2,290 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Ridgecrest
What is the hottest month in Ridgecrest?
July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Ridgecrest?
December, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Ridgecrest?
About 4.7 inches (119 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Ridgecrest?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ridgecrest?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ridgecrest have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
What is the weather like in Ridgecrest in November?
Highs average 69°F and lows 37°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ridgecrest?
Around 6:25 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ridgecrest weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ridgecrest.
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