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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Ridgecrest, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 107°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 40°F), with roughly 9 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Ridgecrest right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Ridgecrest climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
56°
40°
Feb
58°
41°
Mar
61°
43°
Apr
77°
52°
May
86°
60°
Jun
95°
68°
Jul
107°
79°
Aug
99°
73°
Sep
93°
68°
Oct
84°
61°
Nov
65°
46°
Dec
62°
44°

Which forecast is most accurate in Ridgecrest?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
96
/100rank #1
92±0.8°F95±1.5 mph100100% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
92
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F96±1.1 mph100100% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Common questions

What's the weather in Ridgecrest today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Ridgecrest today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Ridgecrest today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Ridgecrest and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Ridgecrest?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Ridgecrest (CheckWeather Score 96/100), ahead of the European at 92. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Ridgecrest?
July is typically the warmest month in Ridgecrest, with average highs around 107°F.
How cold does Ridgecrest get?
The coldest month in Ridgecrest is January, when overnight lows average about 40°F.
How much rain does Ridgecrest get?
Ridgecrest sees roughly 9 in of precipitation a year, with February usually the wettest month.

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