National park in California

Joshua Tree National Park Weather Forecast

Joshua Tree National Park weather: 101°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 101°F now🕔 10:42 PM local📅 Best: March, April, May, June, September and October

Summary

Joshua Tree National Park is a national park in California. Joshua Tree National Park is a US national park known for desert rock formations and night skies.

Right now it is 101°F (38°C) in Joshua Tree National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 96°F. Today runs from 85°F to 104°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park is March, April, May, June, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 100°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort and Hollywood Sign.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 104°F is 6.1°F above the 98°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. photography is the strongest bet in Joshua Tree 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.

Active alerts for Joshua Tree National Park

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 105°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 106°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Weather in Joshua Tree National Park right now

🌤️
101°F
Mainly clear · feels like 96°F
Humidity17%
Wind12 mph WSW
Gusts14 mph
UV index1.1 · Low
Cloud cover31%
Pressure925 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 51 mi
Air quality50 · Good
Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset7:22 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 69%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:42 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 105°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 106°F (41°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 104°F (40°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Next 24 hours

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

7 PM☁️99°1%12 mph
8 PM☁️96°1%11 mph
9 PM☁️94°0%10 mph
10 PM☁️92°0%10 mph
11 PM☁️91°0%11 mph
12 AM🌙90°0%10 mph
1 AM🌙89°0%10 mph
2 AM🌙89°0%3 mph
3 AM🌙86°0%2 mph
4 AM🌙86°0%0 mph
5 AM🌙85°0%3 mph
6 AM🌙84°0%3 mph
7 AM☀️84°0%4 mph
8 AM☀️90°0%2 mph
9 AM☀️92°0%5 mph
10 AM☀️95°0%9 mph
11 AM☀️100°1%5 mph
12 PM☀️103°0%11 mph
1 PM☀️104°1%12 mph
2 PM☀️104°2%12 mph
3 PM☀️105°2%11 mph
4 PM☀️104°2%10 mph
5 PM☀️103°3%11 mph
6 PM☀️101°2%12 mph

16-day forecast for Joshua Tree National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Aug 22☁️ Overcast104° / 85°1%12 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast105° / 84°3%14 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle101° / 84°5% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle104° / 85°3% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Wed, Aug 26☀️ Clear sky106° / 86°2%15 mph8
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast104° / 86°5%13 mph8
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast105° / 88°5%13 mph8
Sat, Aug 29☀️ Clear sky106° / 85°3%16 mph8
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast106° / 85°3%19 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast105° / 87°3%16 mph8
Tue, Sep 1🌤️ Mainly clear103° / 86°4%16 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☀️ Clear sky102° / 83°6%15 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky101° / 81°10%16 mph8
Fri, Sep 4⛅ Partly cloudy100° / 79°13%16 mph8
Sat, Sep 5⛅ Partly cloudy100° / 80°17%15 mph8
Sun, Sep 6⛅ Partly cloudy99° / 80°6%14 mph8

Climate in Joshua Tree National 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
January60°43°0,5 in★★★★
February65°47°0,5 in★★★★
March71°51°0,6 in★★★★★
April76°54°0,1 in★★★★★
May85°62°0,1 in★★★★★
June96°73°0,2 in★★★★
July100°78°0,2 in★★★★
August98°77°0,6 in★★★★
September90°69°0,9 in★★★★
October82°61°0,4 in★★★★★
November68°49°0,8 in★★★★
December65°47°0,4 in★★★★

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

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Air quality and pollen in Joshua Tree National Park

50
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.55.7 µg/m³
PM1013.9 µg/m³
Ozone79 µg/m³
NO₂2.4 µg/m³
UV index1.1 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset7:22 PM
Daylight13h 12m
Solar noon12:46 PM
Golden hour (am)6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:22 PM - 7:22 PM
Blue hour (am)5:40 AM - 6:10 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:22 PM - 7:52 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 69%
Moonrise4:05 PM
Moonset12:55 AM

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

Best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park

Go in March, April, May, June, September 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 Joshua Tree National Park?

Joshua Tree National Park is a national park in California. Its coordinates are 33.8734, -115.901. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Joshua Tree National Park right now?

It is currently 101°F (38°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 17% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?

March, April, May, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Joshua Tree National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Joshua Tree National Park in?

Joshua Tree National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 10:42 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Joshua Tree National Park?

The closest airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN), 108 mi away, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 144 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 158 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Joshua Tree National Park?

Popular options include Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Coronado Beach, Disneyland Resort, Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach and Las Vegas Strip.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-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 10:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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