Badwater, CA
Unincorporated community in Inyo County, California
Badwater is a small unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. It is 15.0 miles NW of Furnace Creek, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 92328.
Badwater at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- Inyo County
- ZIP code
- 92328
- Nearest town
- Furnace Creek (15.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 36.2297, -116.7661
Weather in Badwater now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Badwater weather by the hour
Badwater weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Badwater.
This week in Badwater
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Badwater
What is the weather usually like in Badwater?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 117°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 41°F average low
- 2.2 inprecipitation per year · 56 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Badwater: January to March and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEATH VALLEY NP, CA US (USC00042319), adjusted for the elevation of Badwater.
Badwater weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Badwater through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:55 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 1 min |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 5:38 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:07 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| July | 5:40 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:40 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| December | 6:49 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 45 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Badwater?
Badwater has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 117°F (47°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 41°F (5°C).
It gets about 2.2 inches (56 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is May.
The best time to visit Badwater is January to March and November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Badwater
The closest live webcam is Pahrump: Valley HS, 43.0 miles E of Badwater.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Badwater.
Do you know Badwater? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Badwater special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Badwater, CA
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Badwater Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Badwater
Other communities near Badwater
Questions about Badwater
Where is Badwater, CA?
Badwater is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California, 15.0 miles NW of Furnace Creek.
What county is Badwater in?
Badwater is in Inyo County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Badwater, CA?
The ZIP code for Badwater is 92328.
What is the nearest town to Badwater?
Furnace Creek, 15.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Badwater?
Yes. The closest is Pahrump: Valley HS, 43.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Badwater?
July, with an average high of 117°F (47°C).
What is the coldest month in Badwater?
December, with an average low of 41°F (5°C).
How much does it rain in Badwater?
About 2.2 inches (56 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.
Does it snow in Badwater?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Badwater?
January to March and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Badwater have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
Last updated: