Needles, CA has a hot and dry desert climate with long, hot summers and short, mild winters. It is one of the hottest places in the United States, with temperatures averaging over 90°F in summer months and rarely dipping below 60°F even in winter. The area receives very little rainfall throughout the year, with most of it coming during the monsoon season from July through September. The average annual precipitation for Needles is just four inches. Summers are characterized by low humidity levels and cool nights that provide some relief from the heat.
Needles, California gets 6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Needles averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Needles. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Needles gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 22 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 110 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 44
Rain: averages 6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year