Weather in Victorville, California
Fog and sun in daily rhythm. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Clear—80°58°
- SundayMay 17Overcast—80°50°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—74°47°
- TuesdayMay 19Mostly Clear—82°52°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—86°57°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—87°60°
- FridayMay 22Clear—87°59°
- PM 2.5
- 10.2 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 23.9 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.6 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 116.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 0.0 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 1:01 PM
- Moonset
- 3:15 AM
- In sign
- ♊︎ Gemini
Fog and sun in daily rhythm
Victorville at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 17°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: March 14 (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
July brings Victorville's peak warmth (~81°F mean) while December delivers the coldest temperatures (~45°F). February sees maximum rainfall (1.3 inches) compared to June's complete dryness (0.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| February | 48° | 1.3″ | 3 |
| March | 53° | 0.8″ | 2 |
| April | 59° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| May | 66° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| June | 75° | 0.0″ | 0 |
| July | 81° | 0.2″ | 1 |
| August | 80° | 0.1″ | 0 |
| September | 74° | 0.2″ | 0 |
| October | 63° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| November | 52° | 0.3″ | 1 |
| December | 45° | 0.9″ | 2 |
Regional context
Located within a hot-summer Mediterranean climate region, Victorville shares 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
Late May brings the flowering of desert lupines across the surrounding landscape, their purple spikes marking the transition from spring to summer.
Red-tailed hawks begin their courtship flights in March, circling high above the high desert thermals.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Victorville?
- Spring's final frost typically occurs around mid-March in Victorville, while the first fall frost returns around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Victorville?
- February delivers the heaviest rainfall with about 1.3 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 6 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Victorville?
- July typically brings the year's warmest weather, averaging about 81°F.
- What is the coldest month in Victorville?
- December usually marks the coldest period, averaging about 45°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Victorville?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-March), while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Victorville get?
- Rain falls on about 13 days per year in Victorville on average.
- What hardiness zone is Victorville?
- Check the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code to find Victorville's current hardiness zone designation, which reflects the area's lowest average winter temperature.
Climate
Victorville, California experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January temperatures hover near 46°F while July averages 81°F, creating a 35°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 6 inches, distributed across roughly 13 rainy days throughout the year.
Geography determines the local weather patterns through latitude (34.5°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These factors influence plant growth, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.