Ridgecrest Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Ridgecrest Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


43°C
Highest Temp
2 Aug. 26

-3°C
Lowest Temp
20 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust39.89°C

Coldest MonthJanuary2.7°C

Wettest MonthFebruary2.67mm

Windiest MonthAugust26.79km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Ridgecrest historically?

July is historically Ridgecrest's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 36°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 45°C on 2023-07-16.

2. What is the coldest month in Ridgecrest historically?

January is Ridgecrest's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 4°C. The all-time record low of -7°C was recorded on 2013-12-09.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Ridgecrest over the past 17 years?

Ridgecrest's average annual rainfall is approximately 147.4mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Ridgecrest experience on average per year?

Ridgecrest historically records approximately 36.2 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 5.6 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Ridgecrest?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Ridgecrest is 45°C on 2023-07-16.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Ridgecrest?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Ridgecrest is -7°C on 2013-12-09.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Ridgecrest historically?

Ridgecrest experiences its strongest winds during June. The historic gust record of 51.5 kph was recorded on 2024-04-04.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Ridgecrest during a year?

Usually, Ridgecrest's humidity peaks in January at around 47.2% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 20.8%.