Palm Desert, CA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Palm Desert now
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Palm Desert weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Palm Desert.
This week in Palm Desert
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Palm Desert
What is the weather usually like in Palm Desert?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 105°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 44°F average low
- 2.9 inprecipitation per year · 74 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Palm Desert: February to April and November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station INDIO FIRE STN, CA US (USC00044259), adjusted for the elevation of Palm Desert.
Palm Desert weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Palm Desert through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| February | 6:27 AM | 5:31 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| June | 5:33 AM | 7:59 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| July | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:33 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 23 min |
| November | 6:16 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| December | 6:41 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert has a hot desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 44°F (7°C).
It gets about 2.9 inches (74 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is June.
The best time to visit Palm Desert is February to April and November. At 220 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 Palm Desert
What is the hottest month in Palm Desert?
July, with an average high of 105°F (41°C).
What is the coldest month in Palm Desert?
December, with an average low of 44°F (7°C).
How much does it rain in Palm Desert?
About 2.9 inches (74 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Palm Desert?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Palm Desert?
February to April and November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Palm Desert have?
Hot desert (Köppen BWh).
What is the weather like in Palm Desert in November?
Highs average 77°F and lows 52°F, with about 0.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Palm Desert?
Around 6:16 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:43 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Palm Desert weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Palm Desert.
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