Weather in Indio, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Clear—93°71°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—93°67°
- MondayMay 18Clear—88°65°
- TuesdayMay 19Overcast—94°72°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—98°75°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—98°72°
- FridayMay 22Clear—98°73°
- PM 2.5
- 16.4 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 122.0 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 0.6 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 114.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 1.8 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:59 PM
- Moonset
- 3:09 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Indio at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 9 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of May 17, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Temperature extremes define Indio's annual cycle, with July reaching its warmest point at ~94°F mean and December dropping to its coldest at ~57°F. Rain follows an opposite pattern, peaking in January at 0.7 inches before disappearing entirely in June at 0.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| February | 62° | 0.6″ | 1 |
| March | 69° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| April | 75° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| May | 81° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| June | 89° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| July | 94° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| August | 94° | 0.3″ | 0 |
| September | 89° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| October | 78° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| November | 66° | 0.2″ | 0 |
| December | 57° | 0.5″ | 1 |
Regional context
This city falls within the hot-summer Mediterranean climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other nearby cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Naturalist notes
Desert lupines begin their spectacular purple bloom across the Coachella Valley in late March.
House finches start their second nesting cycle by late May as temperatures climb toward summer peaks.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Indio?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-March in Indio, while the first fall frost returns around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Indio?
- January brings the most rainfall at about 0.7 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 3 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Indio?
- July ranks as the hottest month, with temperatures averaging about 94°F.
- What is the coldest month in Indio?
- December typically brings the year's coldest weather, averaging about 57°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Indio?
- Plant cool-season crops like peas and lettuce around the last spring frost in mid-March, then wait 1–2 weeks later for warm-season varieties like tomatoes and peppers.
- How many rainy days does Indio get?
- Rain falls on about 6 days per year in Indio on average.
- What hardiness zone is Indio?
- Check the USDA's online lookup tool using Indio's ZIP code to find the current hardiness zone designation, which reflects the area's lowest average winter temperatures.
Climate
Located in California's desert region, Indio experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. Temperatures range from January lows near 59°F to July highs averaging 94°F — a 35°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 3 inches, falling across roughly 6 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography shapes Indio's weather patterns through its latitude at 33.7°N, proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors determine what grows here, when frost threatens, and the daily weather patterns residents experience.