Ridgecrest, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ridgecrest, a city in Kern County, California.
This Afternoon
88°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 0 mph.
7-day forecast for Ridgecrest
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 88°F | Sunny | 0 mph | 0% |
| Tonight | 63°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 93°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 66°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Sunday | 93°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 70°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 1% |
| Monday | 91°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 9% |
| Monday Night | 67°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph SW | 9% |
| Tuesday | 93°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 68°F | Clear | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 95°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 70°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph E | 1% |
| Thursday | 97°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 71°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 5 mph S | 2% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ridgecrest (35.629, -117.664). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ridgecrest
Last spring frost
Mar 11
First fall frost
Nov 12
Growing season
244 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Ridgecrest: nearby ZIP 93555 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · California frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, China Lake Naf, Ca (7.3 mi from Ridgecrest). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.