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Monthly climate in Palm Springs, California, United States

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Palm Springs features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 10 °C (51 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -4 °C (26 °F) or can rise to as high as 43 °C (110 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 210 mm (8.3 inches) and receives 29 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Palm Springs enjoys an average of 3699 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 21 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Palm Springs, California, United States §

The warmest months in Palm Springs are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 30 °C (80 - 86 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 10 to 11 °C (51 - 52 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Palm Springs experiences 170 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 4 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Palm Springs, California, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 25°C
(77°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 43°C
(109°F)		 42°C
(107°F)		 42°C
(107°F)		 43°C
(110°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 24°C
(76°F)
Mean maximum 23°C
(73°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 41°C
(106°F)		 41°C
(106°F)		 40°C
(104°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 23°C
(74°F)
Average high 16°C
(62°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 37°C
(98°F)		 37°C
(98°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 16°C
(61°F)
Daily mean 11°C
(51°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 10°C
(51°F)
Average low 5°C
(41°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 5°C
(40°F)
Mean minimum -0°C
(32°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)
Minimum -2°C
(29°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Palm Springs, California, United States §

Palm Springs usually has the most precipitation in January, February and December, with an average of 4 rainy days and 38 mm (1.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Palm Springs are May, June and September. On average, 4 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Palm Springs, California, United States. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 37 (1.5) 41 (1.6) 26 (1.0) 15 (0.6) 4 (0.2) 2 (0.1) 11 (0.4) 8 (0.3) 5 (0.2) 8 (0.3) 16 (0.6) 37 (1.4)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 4 5 5 2 0 0 2 2 1 2 2 4

Monthly sunshine hours in Palm Springs, California, United States §

The sunniest months in Palm Springs are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 19 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Palm Springs: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 28 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Palm Springs, California, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 195 251 304 331 374 377 381 362 323 303 261 232
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 10m 10h 58m 11h 59m 13h 2m 13h 55m 14h 21m 14h 7m 13h 20m 12h 19m 11h 17m 10h 23m 9h 55m

Solar UV radiation in Palm Springs, California, United States §

Palm Springs experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Palm Springs UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Palm Springs, California, United States. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 4 6 9 11 12 12 12 11 11 8 5 4

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Palm Springs, California, United States

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Palm Springs. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Palm Springs's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.