Needles, CA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Needles weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Needles.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Needles

What is the weather usually like in Needles?

BWh
Hot desert climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

41°60°79°98°117°68°47°Jan72°50°Feb80°56°Mar88°62°Apr98°71°May108°81°Jun112°88°Jul111°87°Aug104°79°Sep91°66°Oct76°54°Nov66°46°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.8"Feb0.5"Mar0.2"Apr0.1"May0.0"Jun0.3"Jul0.4"Aug0.3"Sep0.2"Oct0.3"Nov0.4"Dec

Best time to visit Needles: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEEDLES AP, CA US (USW00023179), adjusted for the elevation of Needles.

Needles weather month by month

January
68° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
72° 50°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
80° 56°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
April
88° 62°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
May
98° 71°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
June
108° 81°F
0.0 in of rain · under 1 wet day
July
112° 88°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
111° 87°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
104° 79°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
91° 66°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
November
76° 54°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
December
66° 46°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Needles through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January6:44 AM4:52 PM10 h 8 min
February6:22 AM5:22 PM11 h 0 min
March6:47 AM6:47 PM12 h 0 min
April6:04 AM7:12 PM13 h 7 min
May5:33 AM7:36 PM14 h 2 min
June5:23 AM7:55 PM14 h 31 min
July5:35 AM7:53 PM14 h 18 min
August5:57 AM7:28 PM13 h 30 min
September6:20 AM6:46 PM12 h 26 min
October6:43 AM6:05 PM11 h 21 min
November6:11 AM4:34 PM10 h 23 min
December6:37 AM4:30 PM9 h 52 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Needles?

Needles has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 112°F (44°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 46°F (8°C).

It gets about 4.3 inches (110 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is February and the driest is June.

The best time to visit Needles is February to April and November. At 495 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.

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Questions about the weather in Needles

What is the hottest month in Needles?

July, with an average high of 112°F (44°C).

What is the coldest month in Needles?

December, with an average low of 46°F (8°C).

How much does it rain in Needles?

About 4.3 inches (110 mm) a year; the wettest month is February.

Does it snow in Needles?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Needles?

February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Needles have?

Hot desert (Köppen BWh).

What is the weather like in Needles in November?

Highs average 76°F and lows 54°F, with about 0.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Needles?

Around 6:11 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Needles weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Needles.

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