Joshua Tree, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Joshua Tree weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Joshua Tree.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Joshua Tree
What is the weather usually like in Joshua Tree?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 101°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 35°F average low
- 4.4 inprecipitation per year · 112 mm
- 0.8 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Joshua Tree: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOSHUA TREE, CA US (USC00044405), adjusted for the elevation of Joshua Tree.
Joshua Tree weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Joshua Tree through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:49 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| February | 6:28 AM | 5:30 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 5 min |
| May | 5:41 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| June | 5:31 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| July | 5:43 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 22 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:42 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| December | 6:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree?
Joshua Tree has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 4.4 inches (112 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Joshua Tree is March to May and October. At 2,736 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
More about Joshua Tree
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- Morongo Valley weather14.7 mi W
- Desert Edge weather15.7 mi SW
- Sky Valley weather16.2 mi S
- Garnet weather17.1 mi SW
- Desert Hot Springs weather17.4 mi SW
- Indio Hills weather19.9 mi S
- Thousand Palms weather21.5 mi S
Questions about the weather in Joshua Tree
What is the hottest month in Joshua Tree?
July, with an average high of 101°F (38°C).
What is the coldest month in Joshua Tree?
December, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Joshua Tree?
About 4.4 inches (112 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Joshua Tree?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Joshua Tree have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree in November?
Highs average 69°F and lows 42°F, with about 0.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Joshua Tree?
Around 6:16 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:42 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Joshua Tree weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Joshua Tree.
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