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Weather on July 5

Ridgecrest, CA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
98°F
Avg Low
69°F
Warmest
1972
96°F avg
Coldest
2000
68°F avg

About This Date

July 5th in Ridgecrest, CA typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 98°F and lows near 69°F — a 29°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest July 5th was in 1972 (96°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (68°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for July 5th in Ridgecrest, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202588°64°76°
2024107°84°96°
202393°70°81°
202285°62°73°
202197°76°86°
202095°70°82°
201990°66°78°
201893°70°81°
2017100°77°89°
201691°68°80°
201595°73°84°
201495°72°83°
201398°75°87°
201288°67°77°
201194°70°82°
201094°69°81°
200992°65°78°
200894°69°81°
2007105°87°96°
200692°69°80°
200598°71°85°
200498°71°85°
200399°74°86°
200297°67°82°
200192°71°81°
2000coldest80°55°68°
199997°68°82°
199888°66°77°
199797°72°84°
199698°71°85°
1995103°80°91°
1994102°69°86°
1993101°63°82°
1992102°63°82°
1991111°76°93°
1990101°61°81°
1989110°65°87°
1988100°66°83°
198798°60°79°
198697°65°81°
1985113°71°92°
1984114°74°94°
1983105°68°87°
198292°62°77°
1981108°71°89°
198096°65°80°
197993°54°73°
197897°54°75°
197795°
1976105°63°84°
1975101°64°82°
1974104°62°83°
1973104°75°90°
1972warmest109°82°96°
197199°61°80°
55 years of data from LAURAL MOUNTAIN CALIFORNIA

Ridgecrest, CA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Ridgecrest, CA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"3.9"7.8"JFMAMJJASOND3.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Ridgecrest, CA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest, CA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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