Taft, California has a Cold Desert Climate climate (Köppen classification: BWk). Average annual temperatures range from 52.1 °F (low) to 77.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 6 Inches. Taft is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 through the first frost around Dec. 1 - Dec. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.0 °F | 58.2 °F | 1.04 in. |
| February | 42.0 °F | 62.9 °F | 1.46 in. |
| March | 45.5 °F | 68.4 °F | 1.0 in. |
| April | 48.8 °F | 75.8 °F | 0.51 in. |
| May | 55.1 °F | 84.0 °F | 0.33 in. |
| June | 61.4 °F | 92.6 °F | 0.06 in. |
| July | 67.9 °F | 98.6 °F | 0.01 in. |
| August | 66.5 °F | 97.4 °F | 0.0 in. |
| September | 61.6 °F | 91.8 °F | 0.04 in. |
| October | 53.5 °F | 80.3 °F | 0.27 in. |
| November | 44.5 °F | 66.8 °F | 0.41 in. |
| December | 38.8 °F | 58.3 °F | 0.83 in. |
| Annual | 52.1 °F | 77.9 °F | 5.96 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Dec. 1 - Dec. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Feb. 11 - Feb. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 30-40 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 9b : 25°F to 20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BWk - Cold Desert Climate |