Palm Springs, CA Weather

California, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 11:00
111°
Sunny Feels like 109° · High 121° / Low 79°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
12%
5 Moderate
Updated 2 hours ago

Palm Springs hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 121°F (49°C) is about 16°F (9°C) above the typical August high of 105°F (41°C).

Now
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
17%
4 PM
5 PM
58%
6 PM
7 PM
36%
7:20 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM
17%
10 PM
11 PM
17%
12 AM
1 AM
2 AM
3 AM
4 AM
5 AM
6 AM
6:16 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
109°
Wind
3 mph
N · gusts 14 mph
Humidity
12%
Pressure
29.87 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
57% chance today

Palm Springs weather tomorrow (Thursday, August 27)

Tomorrow in Palm Springs looks overcast, with a high of 101° and an overnight low of 90°. Rain is unlikely (7% chance). Winds top out near 9 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).

High / Low
101° / 90°
Precipitation
7%
Sunrise / sunset
06:16 AM / 07:18 PM

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Palm Springs 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 121° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 57%
Thu, Aug 27 Thursday
Overcast
High 101° Low 90°
Chance of precipitation: 7%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Overcast
High 101° Low 87°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Sunny
High 98° Low 85°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Sunny
High 94° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Sunny
High 92° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 0%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Sunny
High 92° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Overcast
High 90° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Sunny
High 86° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Sunny
High 91° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Sunny
High 93° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Sunny
High 93° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Overcast
High 92° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Sunny
High 98° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 1%

About the weather in Palm Springs

Palm Springs works on a dry budget: 7.6 inches (194 mm) of precipitation a year, spread over roughly 20 days. Temperature does the varying instead, from 66°F (19°C) on a typical January afternoon to 106°F (41°C) in July, with nights 12°C below the day.

Palm Springs weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: July - highs near 106°F (41°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 120°F (49°C) high · 31°F (-1°C) low
  • Wettest month: January (4 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.7 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: hot desert
  • Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 6
  • Average humidity: 30%

Temperatures through the year

January sits at the other end of the year: 66°F (19°C) by day, 49°F (10°C) at night. July is the warm end of the year, averaging 106°F (41°C) by day and 83°F (28°C) overnight. Relative humidity averages 30% across the year, drier than almost anywhere else we cover.

Rain, sun and snow

8 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running April through November. Sunshine averages 11.3 hours a day over the year - sunnier than almost anywhere else we cover, peaking in June at 13.7 hours. Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is November through March. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 120°F (49°C) and the lowest daily minimum 31°F (-1°C).

Season by season

Spring (March through May)

Spring in Palm Springs brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 60°F (16°C); precipitation is sparse, near 1.6 inches (40 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.2 hours of sun a day.

Summer (June through August)

Summer in Palm Springs is punishingly hot, with daytime highs averaging 104°F (40°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); precipitation is sparse, near 14 mm (0.6 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day.

Fall (September through November)

Fall runs hot here - highs near 87°F (30°C), nights near 65°F (18°C), and precipitation is sparse, near 25 mm (1.0 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.7 hours of sun a day.

Winter (December through February)

Winter is mild here - highs near 67°F (20°C), nights near 50°F (10°C), and rain comes on about 10 days over the three months.

Average temperatures in Palm Springs by month

Monthly averages for Palm Springs based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
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%

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Common questions

When is Palm Springs at its coldest?
January, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 49°F (10°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 31°F (-1°C).
How sunny is Palm Springs?
11.3 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in June at 13.7 hours.
What is the rainiest month in Palm Springs?
January, at 1.8 inches (47 mm) over about 4 days. June is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
When should I visit Palm Springs?
November to March is the sweet spot for Palm Springs - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 70°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 3 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
Which month is warmest in Palm Springs?
July, averaging 106°F (41°C) by day and 83°F (28°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 120°F (49°C).
How humid does Palm Springs get?
Relative humidity averages 30% across the year, which reads as dry. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.
Is there snow in Palm Springs?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Palm Springs shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Is Palm Springs cold in winter?
January nights average 49°F (10°C). Cold never really arrives.