Current Conditions
72°F
Feels like 71°F
Overcast
Overcast Clouds
As of Oct 12, 2026, 1:06 PM · Last checked Oct 12, 2026, 1:09 PM
Times shown in America/Los_Angeles. Some values may come from forecast models.
12 mph
NNW · Gusts 24 mph
46%
6.0 mi
29.85 inHg
Palm Springs reports overcast as of Oct 12, 2026, 1:06 PM with temperatures near 72°F (22°C). Humidity is 46%, and winds are around 12 mph.
Check the forecast times and official local alerts before planning commuting, outdoor activities, or travel in Palm Springs.
Palm Springs has a hot desert climate on the floor of the Coachella Valley. At Palm Springs Regional Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 69°F (21°C) in Dec to 109°F (43°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 4.6 inches (117 mm) per year.
Winter and early spring are the prime season, with warm, sunny days and cool nights. Heat builds fast through May, and from June through September triple-digit highs are the norm, with extreme heat warnings possible. The summer monsoon occasionally pushes thunderstorms off the mountains that can send flash floods down canyons and washes. By late October the extreme heat breaks and comfortable weather returns.
Palm Springs hit 124°F on July 5, 2024 (the hottest temperature ever recorded in the city) breaking the previous all-time mark of 123°F.
Local Planning Guide
The June-through-September extreme-heat season and the monsoon thunderstorm window are when Palm Springs forecasts deserve the closest attention.
With 10,000-foot Mt. San Jacinto rising directly over town, radar returns and alerts can differ sharply between the valley floor and the mountains, and storms that never reach the city can still send flash floods down the canyons.
Climate reference averages (1991-2020). Average daily high, average daily low, and monthly precipitation.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.5°F | 47.6°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 73.7°F | 49.7°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 80.6°F | 54.4°F | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 86.7°F | 59.1°F | 0.1 in |
| May | 94.7°F | 65.9°F | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 103.6°F | 72.7°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 108.6°F | 79.4°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 108.1°F | 79.8°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 101.8°F | 74.4°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 91.1°F | 64.5°F | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 78.7°F | 53.4°F | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 69.2°F | 46.2°F | 0.7 in |
Climate data and sources. Verified against NOAA NCEI: PALM SPRINGS RGNL AP, CA US (PDF) (USW00093138), 1991-2020. Values are rounded for display. Raw data (JSON). Climate averages are not a forecast and do not describe every neighborhood.
These guides, tools, and feature pages help you interpret the conditions on this page and plan around what happens next.
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Glossary
A flash flood is a rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area, or a rapid rise in a stream or creek above flood level, that begins within about six hours of its cause.
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