Palm Springs, CA Weather
Palm Springs hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 105°F (40°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 105°F (41°C).
Current conditions in detail
Palm Springs weather tomorrow (Friday, August 14)
Tomorrow in Palm Springs looks sunny, with a high of 95° and an overnight low of 75°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Palm Springs 14-day forecast
About the weather in Palm Springs
Palm Springs has a hot desert climate, marked by intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain. Average daytime highs range from about 66°F (19°C) in January to around 106°F (41°C) in July, and the city records roughly 20 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Palm Springs weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 106°F (41°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Record high: 120°F (49°C) · Record low: 31°F (-1°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (4 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: hot desert - intense summer heat, mild winters and very little rain
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 106°F (41°C) and overnight lows stay near 83°F (28°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows around 49°F (10°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 120°F (49°C) and dropped as low as 31°F (-1°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 1.8 inches (47 mm) of rain over 4 days, while June is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.7 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Palm Springs runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Palm Springs brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 104°F (40°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Palm Springs runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (30°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Palm Springs is mild, with daytime highs averaging 67°F (20°C) and nights around 50°F (10°C); rain falls on about 10 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Palm Springs by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 49° | 4 | 1.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 41% |
| February | 70° | 51° | 3 | 1.5 in | 9.7 h/day | 35% |
| March | 75° | 54° | 3 | 1.1 in | 11.0 h/day | 37% |
| April | 85° | 61° | 1 | 0.3 in | 12.2 h/day | 29% |
| May | 90° | 65° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.3 h/day | 30% |
| June | 101° | 76° | 0 | 0.0 in | 13.7 h/day | 23% |
| July | 106° | 83° | 1 | 0.2 in | 13.6 h/day | 25% |
| August | 105° | 82° | 1 | 0.3 in | 12.7 h/day | 25% |
| September | 98° | 75° | 1 | 0.3 in | 11.6 h/day | 27% |
| October | 88° | 65° | 1 | 0.2 in | 10.8 h/day | 26% |
| November | 75° | 55° | 1 | 0.4 in | 9.8 h/day | 27% |
| December | 66° | 49° | 3 | 1.2 in | 8.5 h/day | 36% |