Death Valley National Park Weather Forecast
Death Valley National Park weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Death Valley National Park is a national park in California. Death Valley National Park is a US national park known for the hottest, driest and lowest US park.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Death Valley National Park with clear. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 58°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Death Valley National Park is March, April, May, October, November and December. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 109°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 104 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park and Las Vegas Strip.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 83°F is 4.5°F below the 88°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Death Valley National Park today at 9.8/10. 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.
Weather in Death Valley National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:05 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Death Valley National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 58° | 1% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 61° | 1% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 72° | 3% | 20 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 68° | 25% | 18 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 66° | 48% | 16 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 64° | 6% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 4% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 69° | 5% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 68° | 3% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 69° | 6% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 69° | 7% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 70° | 10% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 69° | 3% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 71° | 10% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 87° / 74° | 3% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
Climate in Death Valley National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 45° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 70° | 50° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 80° | 59° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 84° | 64° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 94° | 73° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 105° | 84° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 109° | 89° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 107° | 86° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 98° | 78° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 88° | 67° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 72° | 53° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 68° | 49° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Death Valley National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Death Valley National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Death Valley National Park
Go in March, April, May, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Death Valley National Park?
Death Valley National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 36.5323, -116.9325. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Death Valley National Park right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 58% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Death Valley National Park?
March, April, May, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Death Valley National Park, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Death Valley National Park in?
Death Valley National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 12:05 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Death Valley National Park?
The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 104 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 197 mi away and San Diego International Airport (SAN), 263 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Death Valley National Park?
Popular options include Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 28, 2026 at 12:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
