Weather and Average Temperature Information

Palm Desert’s climate is influenced by its surrounding geography including high mountain ranges and a south-sloping valley floor.

With average annual high temperature is 89 °F (32 °C) and average annual low is 62 °F (17 °C). The mean annual temperature at 75.8 °F (24.3 °C) makes Palm Desert one of the warmest places in the United States.

In summer, temperatures often reach highs 108 °F (42 °C)  and sometimes rises above 120 °F (49 °C). Summer night’s often go as low as 82 °F (28 °C).

Winters are warm with daytime highs between 73–84 °F (23–29 °C).

Under 5 inches (130 mm) of annual precipitation are average, with over 348 days of sunshine per year.

A typical weekend includes abundant sunshine, clear blue skies, low humidity, warm temperatures, and rarely a hint of rain.

Here you'll find Palm Desert area weather by month & season: