Ridgecrest Heights, CA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Ridgecrest Heights, a community in Kern County, California.
Overnight
75°F
Clear
Clear. Low around 75, with temperatures rising to around 78 overnight. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast for Ridgecrest Heights
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 75°F | Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 110°F | Sunny | 0 to 15 mph SSW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 77°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 110°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 77°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Thursday | 109°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 79°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 109°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 80°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 110°F | Sunny | 0 to 10 mph WSW | 1% |
| Saturday Night | 80°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 1% |
| Sunday | 109°F | Sunny | 0 to 15 mph SSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 79°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 107°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 20 mph SSW | 4% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Ridgecrest Heights (35.602, -117.704). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Ridgecrest Heights
Last spring frost
Mar 11
First fall frost
Nov 12
Growing season
244 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Ridgecrest Heights: 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 Heights). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.