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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Weather Forecast

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park weather: 102°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 102°F now🕔 11:45 AM local📅 Best: March, April, May and October

Summary

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a state park in California. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is known for desert wildflower blooms.

Right now it is 102°F (39°C) in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park with overcast. It feels like 103°F. Today runs from 83°F to 104°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is March, April, May and October. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 108°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 47°F.

The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 58 mi away. Nearby highlights include Joshua Tree National Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort and Hollywood Sign.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 104°F is in line with the 105°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

⚠️Extreme Heat Warning · Severe
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 22 at 2:56AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
Issued by NWS San Diego CA
⚠️Thu, Aug 20: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 112°F (45°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 109°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 109°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 107°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 111°F (44°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weather in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park right now

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102°F
Overcast · feels like 103°F
Humidity30%
Wind9 mph SE
Gusts10 mph
UV index1.5 · Low
Cloud cover81%
Pressure984 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 44 mi
Air quality38 · Good
Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset7:25 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 73%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:45 AM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 20: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 112°F (45°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 109°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 109°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 107°F (42°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 111°F (44°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

6 PM☁️102°8%9 mph
7 PM☁️99°6%10 mph
8 PM🌙97°3%7 mph
9 PM🌙95°2%6 mph
10 PM🌙92°2%6 mph
11 PM🌙92°2%3 mph
12 AM🌙90°2%4 mph
1 AM🌙89°2%2 mph
2 AM☁️88°1%3 mph
3 AM🌙87°1%2 mph
4 AM☁️86°1%4 mph
5 AM🌙86°1%2 mph
6 AM🌙86°0%2 mph
7 AM☁️86°1%2 mph
8 AM☁️94°0%2 mph
9 AM98°1%4 mph
10 AM☁️102°1%5 mph
11 AM☁️108°1%7 mph
12 PM☁️110°1%10 mph
1 PM☁️111°1%11 mph
2 PM☁️112°3%9 mph
3 PM☁️111°6%16 mph
4 PM☁️109°8%17 mph
5 PM☁️108°5%18 mph

16-day forecast for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Aug 20☁️ Overcast104° / 83°16%11 mph9
Fri, Aug 21☁️ Overcast112° / 86°8%20 mph8
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast109° / 88°4%19 mph9
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast109° / 88°4%15 mph8
Mon, Aug 24⛅ Partly cloudy107° / 88°5%13 mph8
Tue, Aug 25☀️ Clear sky111° / 90°6%10 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast112° / 92°3%12 mph8
Thu, Aug 27⛅ Partly cloudy112° / 91°3%10 mph8
Fri, Aug 28☀️ Clear sky112° / 93°9%12 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☀️ Clear sky113° / 92°4%16 mph8
Sun, Aug 30☀️ Clear sky113° / 91°2%14 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☀️ Clear sky111° / 90°3%15 mph8
Tue, Sep 1☀️ Clear sky106° / 83°3%17 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast102° / 81°6%15 mph8
Thu, Sep 3⛈️ Thunderstorm90° / 80°6% · 0,5 in12 mph7
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 79°13% · 0,1 in10 mph6

Climate in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January66°47°0,6 in★★★★
February71°52°1,0 in★★★★
March78°55°1,0 in★★★★
April82°57°0,0 in★★★★★
May91°64°0,0 in★★★★★
June103°74°0,0 in★★★★
July108°80°0,0 in★★★★
August105°79°0,6 in★★★★
September97°72°0,2 in★★★★
October89°63°0,1 in★★★★★
November74°53°0,9 in★★★★
December70°51°0,6 in★★★★

Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

38
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52.6 µg/m³
PM103.9 µg/m³
Ozone101 µg/m³
NO₂0.2 µg/m³
UV index1.5 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:12 AM
Sunset7:25 PM
Daylight13h 13m
Solar noon12:48 PM
Golden hour (am)6:12 AM - 7:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:25 PM - 7:25 PM
Blue hour (am)5:42 AM - 6:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:25 PM - 7:55 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 73%
Moonrise4:05 PM
Moonset12:55 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

Go in March, April, May and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★★

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a state park in California. Its coordinates are 33.2558, -116.4014. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park right now?

It is currently 102°F (39°C) with overcast. Humidity is 30% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

March, April, May and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which has a hot and arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in?

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:45 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 58 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 125 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 208 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

Popular options include Joshua Tree National Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach and Channel Islands National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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