Desert Heights, CA
Unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California
Desert Heights is a small unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California. It is 5.6 miles SE of Twentynine Palms, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 92278.
Desert Heights at a glance
- State
- California
- County
- San Bernardino County
- ZIP code
- 92278
- Nearest town
- Twentynine Palms (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 34.2011, -116.1408
Weather in Desert Heights now
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Desert Heights weather by the hour
Desert Heights weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Desert Heights.
This week in Desert Heights
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Desert Heights
What is the weather usually like in Desert Heights?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 104°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 40°F average low
- 3.9 inprecipitation per year · 98 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Desert Heights: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA US (USC00049099), adjusted for the elevation of Desert Heights.
Desert Heights weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Desert Heights through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 10 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:30 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:42 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:26 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:41 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Desert Heights?
Desert Heights has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 40°F (4°C).
It gets about 3.9 inches (98 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Desert Heights is March–April and October–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 Desert Heights
The closest live webcam is Joshua Tree › South: Nolina Peak, 12.5 miles W of Desert Heights.
Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Desert Heights.
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Questions about Desert Heights
Where is Desert Heights, CA?
Desert Heights is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California, 5.6 miles SE of Twentynine Palms.
What county is Desert Heights in?
Desert Heights is in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the ZIP code of Desert Heights, CA?
The ZIP code for Desert Heights is 92278.
What is the nearest town to Desert Heights?
Twentynine Palms, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Desert Heights?
Yes. The closest is Joshua Tree › South: Nolina Peak, 12.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Desert Heights?
July, with an average high of 104°F (40°C).
What is the coldest month in Desert Heights?
December, with an average low of 40°F (4°C).
How much does it rain in Desert Heights?
About 3.9 inches (98 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in Desert Heights?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Desert Heights?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Desert Heights have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
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